Thanks for posting that. In this context President Bush apologizing to a friend and ally makes much sense.
I posted a copy of the entire transcript at post #391 swheats. I hope that some of the cable news networks replay a clip of the speech. The President was a bit hoarse, maybe from screaming at some of his subordinates, maybe from too much talking, or perhaps coming down with a cold or something. However one could tell he meant what he said. That is one thing about GWB. He does not hide his emotions and that does not make him any less of a man or make him appear weak. I would suspect that if anything this would strengthen him and strenghten others opinion of him. It shows that he is not made of stone.
I for one am proud of him.