11.   After angering the United States with high-profile criticism of civilian casualties in Afghanistan, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said that his remarks were misinterpreted.

12.   But on Thursday, Gailhaguet said his remarks had been misinterpreted.

13.   He backpedaled on Saturday, saying the remarks were misinterpreted or made in jest.

14.   He said the remark was misinterpreted.

15.   He told me at that time that his remarks had been misinterpreted and we left it at that.

16.   Howard claims his remarks were misinterpreted at the time.

17.   Hewitt said his remarks were misinterpreted.

18.   However, Gailhaguet told other news agencies his remarks were misinterpreted.

19.   Kover, however, said his remark had been misinterpreted.

20.   Later, Hashimoto said in a statement that he regrets that his remarks were misinterpreted.