Louis Caldera - Last week, I approved a mission over New York. I take responsibility for th

Last week, I approved a mission over New York. I take responsibility for that decision. While federal authorities took the proper steps to notify state and local authorities in New York and New Jersey, it's clear that the mission created confusion and disruption. I apologize and take responsibility for any distress that flight caused.

- Louis Caldera

source: "White House apologizes for low-flying plane" by Mythili Rao, www.cnn.com. April 28, 2009.