And guess who else was on the trip?
DAMASCUS, Syria (CNN) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived Tuesday in the Syrian capital, where she is expected to tackle an issue complicating the U.S. mission in the Middle East -- Damascus' alleged support for militants in Iraq and Lebanon.
Though her visit conjured a strong rebuke by the White House, Syria seemed to welcome the 67-year-old California Democrat.
After arriving in Damascus, Pelosi visited a centuries-old market district, where she mingled with Syrians. She also visited the Omayyad mosque in Old Damascus, which is considered one of the most sacred sites in the capital.
The Syrian media are hailing her visit as a potential breakthrough in icy U.S.-Syrian relations, with the Syria Times calling her a "brave lady on an invaluable mission."
Pelosi and her delegation visited officials in Israel on Sunday, Lebanon on Monday and the West Bank on Tuesday, according to media reports.
The delegation includes one Republican, David Hobson of Ohio. Other Democratic members include Reps. Henry Waxman and Tom Lantos of California, Louise Slaughter of New York, Nick Rahall of West Virginia and Keith Ellison of Minnesota, the first Muslim to serve in Congress. More on the story.
3 comments:
Gerbil should accept all help he can get he needs it
Patriot Girl and Chicago Native:
The Gerbil has made a complete ass of himself to condemn and scold the Speaker of the House in his press conference. He is certainly showing the international leaders and countries his weakness and lack of leadership. Yes, agreed. The more that he is pissed at Pelosi, the more determined the American people will want him gone.
I notice that Ms. Pelosi got a watm welcome in Syria and Condi Rice doesn't get a warm welcome. The President is acting like a child at times.
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