Quit backpedaling, Doug. I know you're reading this.
Clarification is fine. Apology unnecessary.
"I said what I said in facetiousness and frustration, but it really does seem that Democrats would rather side against the President even if it means that most Americans would wonder why they would want to coddle a murdering terrorist's friends.
I can't apologize for my statement when that's the meaning behind it. Let's see the Democrats explain how I'm not right. Ask the American people."