[Outlaw76]

If you apologize for something you didn't do, didn't have a hand in doing, and didn't know was happening you take upon yourself direct responsibility for what happened.

In this case he's saying 'It was my fault' by saying 'I'm sorry' unless he states it just right. He would be far better served by saying that he's ashamed and appalled and that those responsible will pay.

Now that he said 'I'm sorry' (if indeed he used those words) the press can freely blame him directly for what happened. Not a good thing.

[Petronski]

He said "I'm sorry for the humiliation they suffered..."

That's not an acceptance of responsibility, that's an expression of regret.

[Howlin]

Do you not realize that Bush speaks for this ENTIRE country, even the dolts that did this in Iraq?

It's his JOB to take responsibility for ALL our citizens, whether YOU like it or not.

He would be far better served by saying that he's ashamed and appalled and that those responsible will pay.

You didn't hear the press conference, did you?

[Bogey78O]

He phrased it the same way the manager at Arby's apolgizes for a rude employee. "I'm sorry you had a bad experience. I just want you to know it won't happen again."

He didn't take blame for it.

[cyncooper]

In this case he's saying 'It was my fault'

He absolutely did not and you should be ashamed to be spreading disinformation.

Do you do that out of ignorance...or by design?