"Admitting the mistake will facilitate a solution to the problem."

"Admitting the mistake will facilitate a solution to the problem."
Manouchehr Mottaki
Iran's foreign minister, saying British officials must acknowledge that 15 captured sailors and marines entered Iranian waters if British officials hope to resolve the standoff with Iran.
"A year ago, my approval rating was in the 30s, my nominee for the Supreme Court had just withdrawn, and my vice president had shot someone. Ah, those were the good ol' days."
President Bush
In a lighthearted address before the Radio and Television Correspondents' Association.