Famous Quotes & Sayings

Natalie Maines

As a concerned American citizen, I apologize to President Bush (news - web sites) because my remark was disrespectful. I feel that whoever holds that office should be treated with the utmost respect.

The bottom line is that we have to keep the transit system running because the health of this city depends on it. I apologize to our riders but we have to pay a little more.

Our side has said it very clearly, that the U.S. side should share all the responsibility and apologize to the Chinese side,

After reviewing Wednesday night's game film with members of my staff, I would like to apologize on behalf of UM Athletics for a critical scoring error that occurred late in the contest.

After 'NY Times' Probe: Keller Should Fire Miller--and Apologize to Readers.

Matt Baker

They played great. Hats off to the defense. We apologize to them. It was the offense today. We didn't make any plays. Again. The defense played unbelievable today.

Willie Randolph

This could be a springboard. As long as we keep winning, I'm not going to apologize for anything. It's been a crazy year. Strange things have happened.

This conversion process will probably present a few problems in the future and we apologize for any data transmission errors. However, we want to remind customers that once everything is in place and working, this new system will be a real advantage,

There was some attrition at the top in the heptathlon, but that is the nature of the multi-events. By hanging in there and plugging away and doing real close to his personal bests he got us points. The thing about Jimmy is that he is not going to be perfect, but he is always going to be gritty. He will never back away and he will come at you and will give it a go. He doesn't have to apologize when it is over.

You shouldn't apologize for being good. Be proud of it ... I'm proud of you, and the North College Hill is proud of you.

Juan Dixon

First of all, I want to apologize to my coach, teammates and the organization. That was way out of my character and I was wrong. I was frustrated, thought I had been fouled a number of times trying to get the ball up the court and I just really wanted to win this game.

As the highest elected county official, I apologize on behalf of the county, ... We have rules in place to prevent this and a mistake was made.

As the department head responsible for this report, I realize that we handled this file improperly. I would like to apologize to council, on behalf of staff, for the way this matter was handled.

Karl Rove

Conservatives saw the savagery of 9/11 in the attacks and prepared for war; liberals saw the savagery of the 9/11 attacks and wanted to prepare indictments and offer therapy and understanding for our attackers, Democrats Demand Rove Apologize for 9/11 Remarks.

Don't walk away! I'm trying to apologize you dumb noodleloaf!

Roxane Gay

You can't control the fact that you are born a white man or born into wealth. When people say, 'Check your privilege,' they're saying, 'Acknowledge how these factors helped you move through life.' They're not saying apologize for it.

Douglas Ivester

I should have spoken to you earlier, and I apologize for that. To all Belgian people, I want to say that I'm personally very sorry for any discomfort or inconvenience. My colleagues and I will be working very hard to earn you trust again.

I sincerely apologize to you for the unfortunate series of events that resulted in your not being informed.

I sincerely apologize to you, Dr. Lee, for the unfair manner in which you were held in custody by the executive branch,

I sincerely apologize to the people for creating a shock and disappointment.

I sincerely apologize to the nation for using erroneous data in the papers.

I sincerely apologize to the nation and the international community for using erroneous data in the papers. I was responsible for going over the data thoroughly, and if I had done so, we would have been able to avoid this huge crisis.

I've been told by some people if we lose a game I should be fired. If I'm on someone's dart board to take away pressure from the kids, so be it. The hardest thing right now is keeping them focused and not believing all the press. At the same time, none of us have to apologize for having a successful program. These guys work their butts off year-round on the field and in the classroom.

I've been to games a couple of times, and I'm not going to apologize for taking my daughters to the game. I feel happy spending a little time with my beautiful daughters.

Too many employees want to blame someone else for mistakes. The customer doesn't care who made the mistake; he wants the employee standing in front of him to take care of it. You must own the problem. Apologize on behalf of your organization, and then take whatever steps are necessary to solve the problem.

Jesse Jackson

we will not apologize even for slavery. We're hung up on that word, that kind of cultural wall.

Terry Francona

We won 95 games in a season where things didn't go right. I'm not going to apologize for that.

Mark Richt

I've learned to appreciate every victory. I'm not going to apologize for it. We've just got to get better.

He said 'Guys, I apologize for the situation I put you in, I put everyone in a bad spot a little bit. We didn't expect much from him, we were just happy he was back.

He said that as a prosecutor he felt the need to apologize to Mr. Marsh.

Lynndie England

I've heard attacks were made on coalition forces because of those, ... I apologize to the families of those who lost loved ones or were injured because of the photos.

Anderson Cooper

Does the federal government bear responsibility for what is happening now? ... Should they apologize for what is happening now?

It was real sloppy, but you never apologize for a win.