That is truth you can. To me words speak volumes and she has had an opportunity to clarify herself. So it is in the eye of the beholder. Its where Trump gets in trouble all the time. He pukes out words and doesn't like that people take them at face value. If you say it own it. If you see that it is offensive or can be taken not as you intended you should clarify.
Speaking only for myself, her comment rubbed me the wrong way, which is why I thought your response warranted a