“You can argue that U.S. government resources are not being used,” said a former diplomat, who like others spoke on the condition of anonymity to maintain contacts within the State Department. “I see this as a continuation and a piece of how domestic politics have entered into foreign policy,” he said. ADSome veteran diplomats were aghast that Pompeo would make his videotaped speech after approving the updated guidelines. “Staff are not involved in preparing the remarks or in the arrangements for Secretary Pompeo’s appearance. The State Department will not bear any costs in conjunction with this appearance.”Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Tex.

Source: Washington Post August 25, 2020 15:48 UTC