Aquino Takes Responsibility for Philippine Bus Siege
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Philippine President Benigno Aquino said today he takes full responsibility for the outcome of the bus siege that killed eight members of a Hong Kong tour group.
“At the end of the day, I’m responsible for everything that has transpired,” in part because he retained direct control of the police when he formed his government in June, Aquino told reporters in Manila. “What happened last week was a wake-up call for our security agencies.”