Political Quotes

Barack Obama: “It's not clear to me why I -- why would I be apologizing for someone else's remarks?”

On the recordFebruary 22, 2007
It's not clear to me why I -- why would I be apologizing for someone else's remarks?
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama responds to demands for an apology regarding remarks made by a supporter.

Share

More from Barack Obama

Oct 9, 2026

Use that hope to make a difference. Get involved.

cbsnews.com
Oct 15, 2026

If I had a blame pie for why politics is so polarised and why we're seeing a rise of populism in many places, it's because of that information that is going into our brains every day.

bbc.co.uk
Oct 14, 2026

This race is going to be close. It could determine which party controls the Senate and whether Ohioans can count on the people in Washington to be fighting for you.

abcnews.com
Oct 15, 2026

And I will fight for that, even if I don’t always think it’s going to win.

thenational.scot

Other voices in this conversation