Alabama Governor Signs Slavery Apology (AP)

By The ASSOCIATED PRESS (Through The New York Times):

Published: June 1, 2007

Gov. Bob Riley signed a resolution expressing “profound regret” for Alabama’s role in slavery and apologizing for slavery’s wrongs and lingering effects. “Slavery was evil and is a part of American history,” said Mr. Riley, a Republican. “I believe all Alabamians are proud of the tremendous progress we have made and continue to make.” The Democrat-controlled Legislature approved the resolution last week.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/01/us/01brfs-apology.html