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Presidential apologies: A brief and recent history

And how does President Obama stack up against his lame-duck predecessors?

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Watch President Obama apologize for the insurance debacle:

Watch Ronald Reagan's apology for his handling of the Iran-Contra affair:

Watch Bill Clinton apologize for his relationship with Monica Lewinsky:

Watch George Bush's apology for Katrina:

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