Marion Jones - Courageous

I watched Marion when she came out of the courthouse today - forget what she did, although I am sorry for the sad state of today's athletes.  Not the point of this ramble.

Ms. Jones showed more courage today in [ speaking extemporaneously ] than any politician or actor I've seen in similar circumstances in the last thirty years. If you can name one, just one, who has had the guts to speak, [WITHOUT] reading their statement, I'd like to know about the case. 

This was a true, heartfelt apology.  I for one appreciated how it was delivered. She showed courage and I believed her.