The public relations department issues a statement saying, "Unusual and unforeseen weather caused this accident. It was beyond our control." This statement is a form of:
A) expression of innocence
B) excuse
C) rationalization
D) justification

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The statement is a clear excuse for the accident, shifting the blame to an external factor (the weather) and implying that the organization did everything they could, but it was out of their control.

The Public Relations Department Issues a Statement Saying, "Unusual and Unforeseen