Near the end of the interview, Tim Russert brought up Mike Huckabee’s statement that the Bush administration has an “arrogant bunker mentality.” “That’s an insult to the president, and Mike Huckabee should apologize to the president” Romney said.

Russert pointed out that Romney himself has said that “Iraq is a mess.” “Well, it is a mess,” Romney responded. He explained that it’s different to say that a number of mistakes have been made than to it is say that the president is arrogant and has a bunker mentality.” “That’s a completely different statement for which Mike Huckabee owes the president an apology.” Romney said.