[denydenydeny]

And why is this colon polyp still employed by State? In what world is a department that handles DIPLOMACY supposed to put out statements like this?

The single greatest failure of the Bush Administration was its failure to clean house at State and CIA when it still could. Every misfortune suffered by the administration follows from it.

[JennysCool]

The single greatest failure of the Bush Administration was its failure to clean house at State and CIA when it still could.

Unfortunately, the Al Gore-contested election forced an "accommodation" with the Democrat/Socialists. It's hard to remember that pre-9/11 mindset, but it was all the rage.

[pawdoggie]

And why is this colon polyp still employed by State? In what world is a department that handles DIPLOMACY supposed to put out statements like this?

Sounds like his current affiliation with State may be somewhat loose. He's on a Congressionally authorized committee; may be a personal services contract or something. Possibly a former Clintonista/fifth columnist working with lefty Brits to destroy the very relationship he claims "no longer exists". In any event, your point's well taken. His statements should be denounced, and whatever ties he has to the State Department should be summarily severed.