Flash. "In response to questions about his recent interview with Al-Jazeera, the following is a comment attributable to Mr. Alberto Fernandez:
"Upon reading the transcript of my appearance on Al-Jazeera, I realized that I seriously misspoke by using the phrase 'there has been arrogance and stupidity' by the U.S. in Iraq. This represents neither my views nor those of the State Department. I apologize."" (He should have added: instead of accusing the US of "stupidity" and "arrogance", the US occupation of Iraq can only be described as humble and intelligent.)