I don't believe this attack was prompted by the video. It appears to have been co-ordinated, and likely in response to recent drone attacks by the US. I think the "apology" was attempt to place blame on "conservative" voices in the US, rather than on US policy in the region.
There is no excuse for what the Libyans and Egyptians did, and are doing. But I do think the administration is attempting to deflect the blame.
Hell, it's no secret that September 11 is a holiday for radical Muslims. That they would plan an attack for that day is quite likely. Knowing that, the administration decided to use the serendipitous YouTube video as a means to make it look like free speech in the US was the trigger for the attacks.
"Hurt the religious feelings" of others? Are they serious? What a stupid phrase. These attackers didn't appear to have "hurt feelings".
http://wtop.com/215/3033617/Official...as-coordinated