“Having thoroughly reviewed the findings of the investigation and the supporting analysis by interagency partners, I am now convinced that as many as 10 civilians, including up to seven children, were tragically killed in that strike. It was a mistake, and I offer my sincere apology. As a combatant commander, I am fully responsible for this strike and this tragic outcome... I was confident that the strike had averted an imminent threat to our forces at the airport. Based upon that assessment, I and other leaders in the Department [of Defense] repeatedly asserted the validity of this strike. I'm here today to set the record straight and acknowledge our mistakes.”
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