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MSNBC.com's PR department has issued a statement from reporter Courtney Hazlett, who described Spike Lee as "uppity" on TV this morning: "Today on 'Morning Joe' I chose my words poorly in describing the relationship between Clint Eastwood and Spike Lee. I take my responsibilities as a journalist seriously and know that words can have a strong impact. I sincerely apologize to Spike Lee and to the viewers for my comments." Noted.