The host of an over-the-top, late-night Fox network show has apologized for disrespecting the Canadian military with a recent segment on his intentionally inflammatory program.
"The March 17th episode of Red Eye included a segment discussing Canada's plan for a 'synchronized break,' which was in no way an attempt to make light of troop efforts," host Greg Gutfeld said in a statement issued Monday.
"However, I realize that my words may have been misunderstood. It was not my intent to disrespect the brave men, women and families of the Canadian military, and for that I apologize."
In an interview with the CBC on Monday, Defence Minister Peter MacKay said he accepted the apology — pointing out it came only after his department contacted Fox demanding one earlier in the day.
MacKay called the comments "totally, totally inappropriate, ridiculous [and] demeaning."
The vast majority of Americans, from President Barack Obama on down, "have nothing but respect and admiration for the Canadian forces and their families," he said.
"I don't think we should dignify this with more commentary other than to say it's highly regrettable," he added.
"The apology at least represents some recognition of the insensitivity — and we all move on."
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Canadians have gone crazy over this.
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Only today Canada brought home four of our dead soldiers from Afghanistan.
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