If you think is tough for…

Him to apologize, just wait for him to get home. I can imagine Teresa Heinz in black leather, whip in hand, waiting for the good senator to get home. If I was him, I’d book a flight to Timbuktu right about now…
Dear Senator, your are not helping the cause man! Are you a closet Republican?
Kerry issues formal apology after Iraq ‘joke’ – Financial Times – MSNBC.com

“As a combat veteran, I want to make it clear to anyone in uniform and to their loved ones: my poorly stated joke at a rally was not about, and never intended to refer to any troop. I sincerely regret that my words were misinterpreted… and I personally apologise to any service member, family member, or American who was offended,” he said.