MIAMI -- A city commissioner accused of assaulting two police officers at Miami International Airport apologized for his actions Tuesday, saying "he could not undo that which occurred …but can only make better choices in the future."

Johnny Winton read a statement to reporters outside his Coconut Grove home one day after he allegedly passed the time waiting for a delayed flight at an airport bar.

"Due to the serious nature of the pending charges against me, my attorney has advised me against talking about the specifics of the events at Miami International Airport (Monday) evening and I hope you all understand that," Winton said. "It is clear, however, that I put myself in a situation that I should have avoided."

According to police, American Airlines agents called authorities after they claimed Winton became loud and abusive, and when officers told him to calm down, Winton identified himself as a commissioner and called them an obscenity.

Police said Winton allegedly struck one officer with his elbow and kicked another before losing his balance and falling, hitting his head.

"As a consequence, I have embarrassed my family, my friends, my colleagues at city hall, my constituents, my city and myself, and for that, I am terribly sorry," Winton said, choking back tears behind his wounded face.

Winton, who was elected District 2 commissioner in 1999, is charged with two felony counts of battery on a police officer, one count of resisting arrest with violence and one count of disorderly intoxication. The battery charges could result in his suspension.

"Life is very interesting," Winton said. "You can work your entire life to build a good reputation and two choices that you make damage that reputation in the blink of an eye."

Winton was released from jail on $15,500 bond.