Tony Bennett: 'I Am Sorry' For Controversial 9/11 Comments

Posted on Sep 21, 2011 @ 10:30AM

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Iconic singer Tony Bennett Wednesday apologized - again - for his controversial comments on The Howard Stern Show, in which he said the United States was responsible for the attacks on September 11, 2001.

"They flew the plane in, but we caused it," Bennett, 85, told the King of All Media Monday. "We were bombing them, and they told us to stop."

Bennet’s first apology came late Tuesday; he issued a statement that read: "There is simply no excuse for terrorism and the murder of the nearly 3,000 innocent victims of the 9/11 attacks on our country.

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"My life experiences -- ranging from the Battle of the Bulge (in World War II) to marching with Martin Luther King -- made me a lifelong humanist and pacifist, and reinforced my belief that violence begets violence and that war is the lowest form of human behavior."

"I am sorry if my statements suggested anything other than an expression of my love for my country, my hope for humanity and my desire for peace throughout the world."

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Appearing Wednesday ABC’s The View, Bennett was asked about his comments and he pulled out a card and apologized again.
“I am sorry if my statements suggested anything other than an expression of my love for my country, my hope for humanity and my desire for peace throughout the world,” the singer said, echoing his statement on Facebook.

“Nobody loves America more than I do,” Bennett said, reading from the card.

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Bennett's new album Duets II is in stores now.

Watch Tony Bennett's apology on RadarOnline.com below:

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I agree with Barbie Doll---ignorant entertainers need to keep their mouthes shut about politics! STFU and stick to the job you are paid to do!!

by Hollywoodhasnomorals
Posted Thu, 09/22/2011 - 12:07am

We always loved Tony Bennett, so I don't understand why he made such flippy comments. We need to look at elderly people who might be overmedicated, because doctors prescribe drugs like candy, especially in Las Vegas.

by Latonka
Posted Wed, 09/21/2011 - 6:31pm

Everybody sticks their foot in their mouth at least once. I forgive you. But remember, everything that come up doesn't have to come out.

by msgoody2shoes
Posted Wed, 09/21/2011 - 4:02pm

Shame on his filthy mouth, heart and soul. He needs to take a ONE-WAY with Alec Baldwin. SHAMEFUL !!

by AvaAva
Posted Wed, 09/21/2011 - 3:56pm

How could he possibly be so misinformed as to the facts?!?! His remarks illustrate that celebrity status frequently belies intellect.

by Hmm
Posted Wed, 09/21/2011 - 3:43pm

Ignorant old fool typical Obama supporter.Hate America but loves the money.Time to get rid of these hollywood heathens,,,Perry/Palin 2012 Time to take back America,

by FTW666
Posted Wed, 09/21/2011 - 3:11pm

I don't think singers or entertainers should be asked political questions or comment on world happenings. They should keep their thoughts private. They just become victims of the likes of Howard Stern with their uninformed opinions

by Barbie Doll
Posted Wed, 09/21/2011 - 3:01pm