When there are multiple versions of a story, you really have three ways to go. You can pick the most sensational version. You can try to balance things in your gut to get to what you think is the honest truth. Or you can err on the side of kindness.
“I'm not someone who dwells upon past events, taking the view that life is too short.”
“I am committed to strengthening our agricultural economy by protecting the unique interests of small and medium size family farms so that they can continue to operate.”