Romney Forgives Melissa Harris-Perry For Her Comments on His Adopted African-American Grandson

Says the MSNBC host's apology "was clearly heartfelt"

(Reuters)—Former U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said on Sunday he is ready to "move on" and has forgiven MSNBC television host Melissa Harris-Perry for a segment that joked about his adopted African-American grandson.

"They apologized for it, and that's all you can ask for," Romney said on 'Fox News Sunday'. He said Harris-Perry's apology "was clearly heartfelt, and we accept that."

The comments from the 2012 presidential nominee and former Massachusetts governor were his first about Harris-Perry's emotional on-air apology and explanation on Saturday about the controversial segment.

Romney said he understands public figures are fair targets for criticism, "but children—that's beyond the line."