He still couldn’t bring himself to apologize.

(Politico) — Eric Holder has told the grieving family of slain U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry that he is “sorry for the loss of your son” and offered to meet with them, according to a private letter from the Attorney General obtained by POLITICO.

“I am sorry for the tragic loss of your son, U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry. Brian was a hero who served his nation bravely and made the ultimate sacrifice,” writes Holder in a letter dated Wednesday. “I agree with you that the tactic of allowing guns to ‘walk,’ as was permitted in Operation Fast and Furious, is completely unacceptable.”

Holder said that he was willing to meet with the Terry family to answer their questions about what happened.

“I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you in person to discuss our shared concerns. I give you my word that we will do everything in our power to bring those responsible for Brian’s death to justice,” wrote Holder.

A lawyer representing Terry’s parents confirmed on Thursday that the family had received Holder’s letter.

During Senate Judiciary Committee testimony on Tuesday, Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) asked Holder whether he had apologized to the Terry family.

“I have not apologized to them,” Holder said.

Terry was gunned-down in December 2010, during a violent incident linked to two weapons from the controversial Fast and Furious gun-walking operation that were found at the scene of his murder.