Excuses, excuses, excuses.

After it all hit the fan, poor Zimmermann was called before the German parliament to testify about his little telegram. He admitted to sending it, but acted like he couldn't quite understand what the problem was. His speech is filled with gems like him trying to explain how, because he didn't send the telegram to the president of Mexico directly, it meant that it was really nobody's business and could everyone just leave him alone. Kthanksbbye.

Next time you get caught texting in class, try asking your teacher, "Why do you care? It's not like I was texting you." See how that goes.

Also, have fun in detention.