Maybe I didn't read it right the first time, but it sounds to me like he's standing by his proposal. I think backpedaling would be an improvement at this point.
LOL! He said the same thing (the short version) on CNN's Crossfire this afternoon. I just checked & the transcript isn't up yet. When it is, I'll post it or a link.
You read it right. He's not backpedaling from anything. He is still saying that he is in favor of reparations.
We don't need this moron in the Senate.