He suggested that Rennard say sorry by using this formula:» «I am certain of my innocence in this matter but if it is the case that I inadvertently gave offence I regret that.»» (politics.co.uk)
But we must remember that it was converted Jews who began Christianity and give no offence to the Jew as Paul said — this does not however exclude telling them the truth. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)