"We deeply regret and apologize for Britain's losses. This was not the United States' intention. We and Great Britain are friendly allies, and we have always had an unbreakable alliance. We would never wantonly bomb the territory of an ally."
"This was a mistake, and more likely a carefully prepared conspiracy to sabotage the friendly relationship between America and Great Britain. We are still investigating the specifics, but some signs indicate that certain terrorist organizations and hostile nations were involved in this incident."
The host turned off the recording on the television and looked at Patrick Duncan, who was sitting opposite him. "Mr. Duncan, that was the United States president's speech from several hours ago regarding the bombing of Parliament. May I ask what you think of it?"
Patrick sighed.
"I sincerely hope everything he said is true, but unfortunately, all I saw were hypocritical excuses, like a child who had done something wrong desperately trying to justify himself."
"But I'm not surprised. This country's arrogance has always made them act this way. They have never been willing to lower their heads to a second-rate nation like ours."
"You were previously one of the main advocates of the United States threat theory. The bombing incident seems to have confirmed that inference. Did you foresee this?" the host asked.
"Foresee that an ally in a military alliance would blow up Parliament with a Tomahawk Missile?" Patrick shook his head. "I'm not a prophet. Besides, I far underestimated the other side's shamelessness and barbarity."
"First, I need to clarify that I have never advocated the so-called United States threat theory. My view is that we should defend our own rights and interests, not treat other countries as enemies. That is not what I wish to see. That is the American way, and