That's sort of funny.
And even an apology doesn't correct the wrong, undo the mistake.
An apology is not an "ollie ollie all's in free" card.
People on Death Row say they're sorry. The don't get to go home because they did.
Bush's apology was way overdue, should have happened instead of the coverup, and is only what is expected of human beings.
He does not deserve any real credit for it, any more than you would if you mugged a little old lady and stole her purse.
Arf