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Later yesterday Narayana Murthy apologized, but notice the words:

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NR Narayana Murthy, the founder of Infosys Technologies, said at a function on Sunday that the anthem would "embarrass foreigners".

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6542013.stm
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So Mr. Murthy is not apologizing for what <i>he said</i>, to which he stands by, but merely apologized for the offense it caused?

In the same function, Mr. Murthy has suggested to the President that English be taught mandatorily across government schools in rural areas.

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