If the statement, as reported by Drudge, is accurate, then this situation will dominate the news for the next few weeks even more than it already has.
The situation will not quiet until Rather leaves his anchor position and the source of the documents has been uncovered. A statement like the one Drudge is claiming will be released only aligns CBS with the conspirators and escalates the issues rather than resolving them.
This alleged statement reminds me of Maurice Chevalier's apology for collaborating with the Nazis during their occupation of France, which he finished up by breaking into song and flashing his winning smile. Too little, too late.
This is a meaningless statement.