Blumenthal Apologizes For Statements About Vietnam War Service

The Huffington Post's article, "Richard Blumenthal Apologizes For Statements About Vietnam War Service,"discusses Blumenthal's apologies about service claims. Blumenthal claimed that he served "in" Vietnam, when really he was a member of the Marine Reserves during the Vietnam war era. Blumenthal claims to have made a mistake in saying this, and that no dishonor was meant toward any veterans. He says, "I have firmly and clearly expressed regret and taken responsibility for my words." In my opinion, no one can know if Blumenthal made a genuine mistake or if he was trying to embellish on his past, but I think that his apology was appropriate.

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