“I sincerely regret that my words were misinterpreted to wrongly imply anything negative about those in uniform and I personally apologize to any service member, family member or American who was offended,” Kerry said in a statement.

Kerry said earlier in the day he was sorry for a “botched joke” about Bush that was interpreted as a slam on the U.S. military. Republicans demanded a more direct apology and seized on Kerry’s comments to students as a sign of Democratic weakness on national security.

Kerry told students in California on Monday that if they study hard they could do well but if they did not, “you get stuck in Iraq.” His office said he misread his remarks and intended to say “You end up getting us stuck in a war in Iraq. Just ask President Bush.”

Source: Kerry makes direct apology to troops [Reuters]

I am really sorry that my words were misinterpreted… gee thanks Sen. Kerry I really am sorry for not understanding English.

Why is it so hard just to say:  I am so sorry for what I said.  It was wrong. ???

Look I said it in two sentences.  nuff said.  Although I guess you tried and that is good enough.  Folks lets remember this is why he is not President right now and Bush is.

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