Do you have the complete transcript?
I don’t have the complete transcripts, but that’s not the point. The soundbyte about “right to apologize” and “silly to say he speaks for the GOP” are comments that would have been better left unsaid. Those are the comments that will be seen in headlines and they will give the false impression that what Newt said is very similar to what RS said.
What Newt said is only somewhat similar around the margins, and Newt’s statement was much better on some points.
Newt always says too much, he makes great points then wonks them silly. Newt is the most intelligent guy in the public service arena, only a fool doubts that, but I often find myself screaming at the TV, stop Newt, you have said enough.
Remember how he ranted on the grandmothers and deportation, he didn't need to say anything on that issue but kept on going until his foot was firmly in his mouth.