After the message was published by The Orlando Sentinel, Dr. Griffin issued a statement saying his message had failed "to provide the contextual framework for my remarks, and my support for the administration's policies".
Okay, I think that fulfills my introductory remarks for today.
Again, I am truly sorry for my remarks".
I will be responsible for my remarks and myself".
But that second story about racist abuse has particular relevance for my remarks.
For my remarks on Question Time, the imam at one Birmingham mosque used his Friday sermon to attack me.
Later, on the air, Mr. Anastos added: "I misspoke during last night's newscast; I apologize for my remarks to anyone who may have been offended".
"I've offered my apologies to the members of our dialogue for my remarks, and the ones who stayed are committed," he said.
"I am deeply sorry for my remarks and the offence they have caused; it was wrong and should not have happened.
You've been outspoken on the question of young singers being pushed and then having to cancel… Quite a few journalists attacked me for my remarks but not one singer.
