This is the way the government apologizes. I view this letter as the government's apology to Richard Jewell.

It's about money, permanent and significant damages. It's also about accountability on the part of the government and the media.

We have reached a settlement with CNN. The amount of the settlement is both confidential and, under the terms of the agreement, cannot be characterized, except for me to tell you that it was a monetary payment to Barbara Jewell, the mother, and Richard Jewell.

Only a fool would subject themselves to questioning by seven investigators as some sort of publicity stunt.

There is no question there will be legal action against the media, and I think it's a good possibility that we will down the road institute action against members of the FBI. This is a good and decent man who did his job on the night of the Olympic Park bombing. He is not a criminal.

I have spoken with him, and we have exchanged e-mails and letters, ... And I have pledged to him my full cooperation, mine and the Ramsey family's. I understand his reputation is that he's very well qualified.