Readers, that is:

“Derb—What is it with you and Liechtenstein? Two years ago, you called that tiny principality the “Linchpin of Terror.” Did they kick you out of one of their famous castles? Did you have a rough night in Vaduz some years ago? No doubt you’ll next turn your ire on Andorra, San Marino, or – heaven forbid – Tristan da Cunha.”

[Derb] I say again: I am one of the strongest supporters of strong U.S.-Liechtenstein ties. Liechtenstein is a basion of Western civ, and I am sorry that, entirely in a spirit of jest, I traduced the fair name of the Principality. I apologize to any Liechtensteinian-Americans I offended.

All together now — you already know the tune (same as “My Country, ’Tis of Thee”):

“Oben am jungen Rhein…“