READ: Kavanaugh's opening statement calls on Senate to stop 'grotesque and obvious character assassination'

In Thursday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Judge Brett Kavanaugh will once again categorically deny the allegations of sexual misconduct against him and call on the Senate to keep "such grotesque and obvious character assassination" from succeeding.

Kavanaugh will testify Thursday in response to allegations by Christine Blasey Ford that 36 years ago when they were both in high school, Kavanaugh drunkenly groped her and attempted to take her clothes off at a party. The Senate Judiciary Committee released Kavanaugh's prepared opening statement on Wednesday.

Kavanaugh will also address the additional allegations brought forward by Deborah Ramirez and Julie Swetnick.

"Over the past few days, other false and uncorroborated accusations have been aired. There has been a frenzy to come up with something—anything, no matter how far-fetched or odious—that will block a vote on my nomination," his statement reads. "These are last-minute smears, pure and simple. They debase our public discourse. And the consequences extend beyond any one nomination. Such grotesque and obvious character assassination—if allowed to succeed—will dissuade competent and good people of all political persuasions from serving our country."

Kavanaugh says he will not be "intimidated" or withdraw his nomination.

As I told this Committee the last time I appeared before you, a federal judge must be independent, not swayed by public or political pressure. That is the kind of judge I am and will always be. I will not be intimidated into withdrawing from this process. This effort to destroy my good name will not drive me out. The vile threats of violence against my family will not drive me out. I am here this morning to answer these allegations and to tell the truth. And the truth is that I have never sexually assaulted anyone—not in high school, not in college, not ever.

Sexual assault is horrific. It is morally wrong. It is illegal. It is contrary to my religious faith. And it contradicts the core promise of this Nation that all people are created equal and entitled to be treated with dignity and respect. Allegations of sexual assault must be taken seriously. Those who make allegations deserve to be heard. The subject of allegations also deserves to be heard. Due process is a foundation of the American rule of law.

Dr. Ford’s allegation dates back more than 36 years, to a party that she says occurred during our time in high school. I spent most of my time in high school focused on academics, sports, church, and service. But I was not perfect in those days, just as I am not perfect today. I drank beer with my friends, usually on weekends. Sometimes I had too many. In retrospect, I said and did things in high school that make me cringe now. But that’s not why we are here today. What I’ve been accused of is far more serious than juvenile misbehavior. I never did anything remotely resembling what Dr. Ford describes.

The allegation of misconduct is completely inconsistent with the rest of my life. The record of my life, from my days in grade school through the present day, shows that I have always promoted the equality and dignity of women.

He concludes by reiterating that he is "innocent of this charge."

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