Chris Smith actually said...

they are very bright people, very good people, but it is not the way to advancement if you ruffle the feathers of people of the host country...

I find it extremely offensive that the head American representative in the country apparently did not consider it inappropriate to publicly ...

we have done so little at the Department of State.

Yes, they were. We asked repeatedly that they come here and testify and they adamantly refused. And they are welcome. They are welcome anyti...