It makes all the difference.
1. Rejuvenate the spirit of Native America.
2. Improve relations with S. America.
3. Improve the overall Japanese opinion of the U.S.
4. Improve relations with Afghanistan and the Middle East, potentially lowering gas and oil prices.
5. Improve relations with Africa and Nicaragua.
6. Shows the world we are indeed aware of our governments wrong doings, and makes us that much less hypocritical. Also, we gain a little more moral high ground on the world stage, improving relations and trade worldwide.