Obama Apologizes, Takes Responsibility For Deaths Of Innocent Hostages In U.S. Drone Strike

President Barack Obama gave a statement Thursday after the White House announced U.S. drone strikes had killed innocent American and Italian hostages in Pakistan, saying he takes full responsibility for the operation.

"I profoundly regret what happened," Obama said, apologizing to the families of the deceased.

A statement from the White House identified the hostages as Dr. Warren Weinstein, an American held by al Qaeda