"She has yet to tell her side of the story."
"But you have to give me a chance to tell my side of it."
"I want a chance to tell my side of the story."
"I just want to go in and tell my side of the story."
Others were more willing to tell their side of the story.
We would at least be able to tell our side of the story.
I can only tell you my side of the story.
I'm giving you a chance to tell me your side.
"I am trying to tell my side of the story."
In other words, he'd let Clinton simply tell his side.