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One more thing, If I might ~ I understand what you are saying, but I also am deeply embarrassed to see elected congressmen overseas making an ass of themselves and in the process jeopardizing diplomatic and other efforts that have been going on for years.

So, Im sorry I find it hard to accept that congressmen have any business overseas - their only business should be to represent their constituents - the point you brought up is that their constituents might have overseas interests.

Im not sure how to address that issue, but I do respect it.

I think the best way would be for congressmen to go through the state department and that their actions be severely limited in who they are allowed to talk to an who they are allowed to meet with on an offical level.

Know Thyself

Knowing others, one is learned;
Knowing thyself, one is enlightened.
Conquering others requires force;
Conquering oneself requires strength.
Knowing contentment, one is rich;
Having perseverance, one is firm;
Abiding in the center, one endures;
Even in dying, one enjoys eternal life.
— Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching, XXXIII