Diplomat Pelosi Still Does Not Get It

by Big Dog on Jun 22, 2007 at 08:17 Political

When Nancy Pelosi went to Syria she probably violated the Logan Act by interfering in negotiations with another country. Diplomatic negotiations are part of the Executive Branch function and not that of the Legislative. In addition to playing Diplomat, a message she gave to Syria from Israel was not conveyed properly and left Israel denying what Pelosi said.

Republicans are looking to stop this kind of foolishness by disallowing travel to states that are sponsors of terrorism. The Democrats do not like this and a spokesperson for Pelosi said:

“How can anyone take this amendment seriously, especially when it comes on the same day that Bush Administration officials are in North Korea? And why would anyone think it is responsible to restrict the ability of the Speaker of the House to bring the concerns of the American people to foreign leaders? It is part of the Speaker’s job,” said spokesman Nadeam Elshami, a spokesman for Pelosi. “This amendment is a cheap political stunt that just won’t fly.” The Hill

What they fail to understand is that representatives of the Bush Administration (or any President’s Administration) are allowed to conduct these kinds of meetings. once again, Diplomacy is an Executive Branch function and therefore the President or his representatives are authorized to participate in them.

Pelosi is a member of the Legislative Branch and does not belong playing Diplomat. Who is she trying to be, another Joe Wilson?

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