I think it made the U.S. look a little clumsy in its diplomacy. And I think it was a little embarrassing when the leader of the most powerful nation on earth was willing to meet and somebody else has basically snubbed him.
Gergen comments on the diplomatic implications of Rouhani not meeting with President Obama.
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