[Bloody Sam Roberts]

She did NOT issue a statement; she said this at her home to a gaggle of reporters with microphones in her face.

She DID issue a statement and the video at TMZ is just that.

The man standing with her...her husband or publicist...I don't know, responds to a reporter's questions by stepping forward and saying, "That is the statement. Please respect our privacy."

Now, the video at TMZ conveniently starts after the alleged Iraq comment.
I, for one, do not believe that she even said it since TMZ is the only source reporting it and as such, decided to NOT post video of it to back up the quote. Video they should clearly have in their possession.

[Howlin]

Actually, she did say it; I saw it live when she first arrived at the house.

I just think TMZ made it sound like they got a written statement; you know how they all do "Exclusive interview" and then it's on ALL the shows?