In the same week that right-wing radio talk show host Jay Severin returned to the air after a suspension for incendiary comments about Mexicans, Governor Deval Patrick took to the same airwaves Thursday to say he was 'embarrassed to be associated with the station.' The governor used his monthly 'Ask the Governor' segment on the 'Jim and Margery' show on Boston's WTKK-FM, the first since Severin's return, to say he found the controversial radio personality's comments about Mexicans 'hateful and hurtful, really just way over the line.' 'And I was just as disappointed, frankly, that the station chose to let him resume broadcasting this week,' Patrick said. The governor appeared on the show May 13, while Severin was suspended, but did not address the comments. Severin returned Tuesday after his monthlong suspension, but only after issuing an apology. Patrick said, 'I read and appreciated his apology, and I'm here because I believe his apology is sincere.' But he also said the incident highlighted a need for civil debate and a restraint from hate. 'It seems to me we have got to figure out a way on this station and in our broader civic life to engage even on difficult issues without demeaning people who differ from us in background or point of view.' The governor used the first two minutes of his segment to make his comments before turning to matters including the recent indictment of former Massachusetts House speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi. Radio personality Jim Braude punctuated the conversation by pointing out that Severin had issued a 'rather profound apology.' The radio station released a statement Thursday evening, saying, 'We respect Governor Patrick's opinion and are honored to provide him with the opportunity to speak to our valued listeners each month with Jim and Margery on 96.9 FM WTTK.' George Tobia, a lawyer for Severin, did not return a call for comment Thursday. Severin was suspended for comments he made on April 30, during the height of the swine flu panic, that referred to Mexicans as 'leeches' and 'the world's lowest of primitives.' The remarks outraged Latinos and community groups. At the time, WTKK released a statement that did not address the remarks directly but said the radio station and its parent company 'value an open and vigorous dialogue, but we also strongly adhere to basic principles of civility, common decency, and respect for all cultures. We believe Jay's suspension is the best way to uphold both of these corporate policies.' The day of his return, Severin issued an on-air apology for his 'hurtful, unkind, and wrong' commentary. 'Most especially to the members of the Mexican community and the Mexican-American community, I regret my remarks and apologize for them.' Milton Valencia can be reached at mvalencia@globe.com. 