Only kind of. It's not an apology, nor is it atttempting to be one. It's a statement that they heard the comments, considered the issue, and concluded that they continue to be mostly fine with their approach. A few things they straightforwardly admitted fault for ("Certainly, the headline went too far..."). A few things they say they'll keep under consideration. Many things they defend.

That's a far more useful and respectable thing to hear than a mealy-mouthed apology.