A Politician Refusing To Deny A Fact

Tony Abbott won't deny (the fact) that Julie Bishop declined his request for a commitment not to challenge

Tony Abbott	won't deny	[[that Julie Bishop declined his request [for a commitment [[not to challenge]] ] ]]
Sayer	Process: verbal	Verbiage: (pre-projected) fact

Unpacking the metaphorically construed projection:

Tony Abbott	requested	to Julie Bishop	that	she	promise	that	she	will not challenge	him
a			“ b
			a			“ b
Sayer	Process: verbal	Receiver		Sayer	Process: verbal		Sayer	Process: verbal	Target