We have in my country (Russia) a quotation: "It is impossible to make out of apology a fur coat.
It would not lessen the shock and concern, but it would be something concrete in addition to the apologies.
We apologize for the fact that the cartoons undeniably have offended many Muslims.
An apology for the actions of some troops who, of course, are not representative of the majority of the armed forces here, I think that would have been useful and it would have helped to some extent.
Nixon is finding out there are no tails on an Eisenhower jacket.
I understand the document actually hit the page and I think that he really owes her the apology at the very least.
I never, ever want to apologize for a film. If it's bad I'll say it's my fault. And that's what I can say so far in all the films that I've done, that if you don't like it, it's entirely my fault.
I have a no-apology policy.
I have a no-apology policy. No apologies for jokes. I apologize in my real life all the time. I say ridiculous things, I make mistakes constantly. But when I'm on stage, I'm at a microphone it's a joke!
It is not the purpose of a juryman's office to give justice as a favor to whoever seems good to him, but to judge according to law, and this he has sworn to do.