Apologizing Quote by Joseph J. Ellis

“I deeply regret having let stand and later confirming the assumption that I went to Vietnam. For this and any other distortions about my personal life, I want to apologize to my family, friends, colleagues and students. Beyond that circle, however, I shall have no further comment.”

Joseph J. Ellis

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I believe I am an honorable man.

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