Most interestingly, in the collision, which occurred in April 2001, the book describes how the U.S. eventually said it was 'very sorry', a rare full apology, after initially only expressing 'concern.'

2001年4月份发生的撞机事件中，美国起初只是表达了“关切”，最终表示“very sorry”（非常抱歉），这是一种少见的正式道歉。 书中描绘了其中的曲折，最让人感兴趣。

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An elaborate plan to patch up the quarrel collapsed when Mr Netanyahu's prideful coalition partners refused to let him go beyond expressing regret and offer a formal apology.

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