51.   Democrats contend an apology is not enough, and are pushing for an investigation.

52.   Even some of his supporters think an apology might be in order.

53.   Even now, some feel the apology was not strong enough.

54.   Finally, there was the apology.

55.   For Antjie Krog, the Afrikaans poet, the apology is about rekindling a national dialogue that stalled after the Truth Commission ended its work two years ago.

56.   First apologies are what count, and Clinton made his through gritted teeth.

57.   Genuine apologies are difficult and painful.

58.   Government officials insisted that the document has no status or weight and does not reflect government policy and that therefore no apology is required.

59.   He demanded a prompt return of the U.S. plane and crew and later insisted there would be no apology.

60.   He said sit-ins and demonstrations are being considered, as well as a boycott of Battalion advertisers if there is no apology.