These apologies are never made out of legit sorrow, but embarrassment. Public figures, especially television news personalities, have to play it down the middle so not to take PR hits, which can translate into a ratings hit. And almost EVERYONE that gets busted like this uses the "out of context" defense. What they really need to do with anyone that wears a mic is reinforce the "hot mic" rule...namely, if the mic is still attached to you, SHUT THE FUCK UP. Or if you're still in the studio, where another mic can pick up what you say, SHUT THE FUCK UP. Remember...fatties watch the news too, and watch the commercials that pay the bills. Especially ads for FOOD.
"The best kind of pride is that which compels a man to do his best when no one is watching."