As I understand it, the Brits had a private firm signed up to provide security. At the last minute they find that said firm can only provide 1/2 of the personnel required.
Romney has apparently noted this and expressed his concern. That concern is valid.
Good for him. The Brits screwed up and are scrambling to fill the gap with military/law enforcement personnel. That may work out. And it might not. And the stakes are high.
So is this a gaffe? I don’t think so.
Are the Brits upset? Of course. Nobody like to have their problems pointed out to them.
The women’s football match between North Korea and Colombia was delayed by an hour after the Asian side refused to play when the flag of bitter enemies South Korea was displayed next to the names of their players on the stadium’s big screen.
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