'The language was wrong and deeply insensitive to many of those who lost loved ones.'
'The language was wrong and deeply insensitive to many of those who lost loved ones.'
by the families of the victims of those killed by security force members during the Troubles, who had then called for the Northern Ireland Secretary of State to step down from her position."Yesterday I made comments regarding the actions of soldiers during the Troubles. I want to apologise. I am profoundly sorry for the offence and hurt that my words have caused.
"I know from those families that I have met personally just how raw their pain is and I completely understand why they want to see justice properly delivered. I share that aim and that is why I launched the public consultation on addressing the legacy of the troubles."My position and the position of this Government is clear. We believe fundamentally in the rule of law.
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