[giotto]

That look of perplexity Clarke saw was Condi thinking to herself: "Hmmm, did I demote this guy far enough?"

Exactly. Condi's face was probably reflecting the amazement she felt that this guy could be paid six figures to stand around stating the obvious.

[Rockitz]

That look of perplexity Clarke saw was Condi thinking to herself: "Hmmm, did I demote this guy far enough?"

Excuse my French, but that was the "piece de resistance" for me. ROFLMAO!