As wildfires rage, Australian PM apologizes for family vacation and defends climate policies.
SYDNEY — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison apologized Sunday for taking a family vacation in Hawaii as deadly bushfires raged across several states, destroying homes and claiming the lives of two volunteer firefighters.
Morrison cut short a vacation with his wife and adult children amid public anger at his absence during a national crisis, and arrived home Saturday night. He spoke to reporters Sunday morning while visiting the headquarters of the Rural Fire Service in Sydney. "If you had your time over again and you had the benefit of hindsight, we would have made different decisions," Morrison said.
“I am sure Australians are fair-minded and understand that when you make a promise to your kids you try and keep it.” "But as prime minister, you have other responsibilities, and I accept that and I accept the criticism," he added.Sign Up
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