KHON2 - The Team That Knows Hawaii | Home: "VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson has issued an apology for calling for the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
'Is it right to call for assassination? No, and I apologize for that statement. I spoke in frustration that we should accommodate the man who thinks the U.S. is out to kill him,' Robertson's statement said.
Rev. Jesse Jackson told FOX News that an apology is not enough.
'The fact is that his impact is substantially great,' said Jackson. 'He supports the government, he is a former Republican presidential candidate. ... His statement carries weight.'
Robertson's statement acknowledged the controversy that has surrounded his remarks, but said the situation has shed light on an important topic.
'There are many who disagree with my comments, and I respect their opinions. There are others who think that stopping a dictator is the appropriate course of action,' he said. 'In any event, the incredible publicity surrounding my remarks has focused our government's attention on a growing problem which has been largely ignored.'"
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