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Well, its not really an apology; its a position. It doesn't say "The US thinks that people shouldn't say things of this nature". I think calling it an apology is a bit strong, but I agree that even these words probably didn't need to be said. The right to express oneself is one of the most fundamental human rights, and the US historically has been the most vigorous defender of it. Perhaps a better statement would have read, "Every citizen in the US enjoys the right to say what they like, and the US government has no control over the behavior of the filmmaker." Nothing more on the topic is of relevance.