Original sentence: Bush was from Texas.Following the uproar and some calls for a boycott, the singer issued an apology: "As a concerned American citizen, I apologize to President Bush because my remark was disrespectful.However, most of her fans remained supportive, while other fans were disappointed that she apologized.I am a proud American.I feel that whoever holds that office should be treated with the utmost respect.I love my country.In March of 2003, Natalie Maines provoked controversy and anger from country music fans by saying, during a concert in London, that she was "ashamed" that President George W.Maines is a native of Lubbock, Texas.Natalie Maines (born October 14, 1974) is a country songwriter, recording artist and musician, born in Lubbock, Texas and currently living in Dallas.We are currently in Europe and witnessing a huge anti-American sentiment as a result of the perceived rush to war.While war may remain a viable option, as a mother, I just want to see every possible alternative exhausted before children and American soldiers' lives are lost
Edited sentence: Natalie Maines may be controversial but she has that right to speak her mind, its what our soldiers fight for (freedom) and while some may not agree with her, She is right in so many ways and should be comended for speaking her mind.She should be applauded by one and all.ÒNatalie Maines (born October 14, 1974) is a country songwriter, recording artist and musician, born in Lubbock, Texas and currently living in Dallas