0
0

[–] 16208261? ago 

They could have video-conferenced or FaceTimed

0
0

[–] 16208325? [S] ago 

That was not their purpose.

0
0

[–] 16208353? ago 

Obviously. Just pointing out the absurdity of needing to fly half way around the world for a meeting.

0
0

[–] 16208311? ago 

also it signals to allies and enemies alike that there's competing agendas - inviting them to 'shop around'. how does that enhance our security?

0
0

[–] 16208513? [S] ago 

Were Dems trying to escape a FF attack they planned on the Capitol Building?

0
0

[–] 16208538? ago 

In the age of the Internet and video telepresence solutions there is zero legitimate reason to waste money on this kind of travel.

0
0

[–] 16209326? [S] ago  (edited ago)

There was no good reason for it during WWII. We had journalists in all the places where Congressional PR junkets were permitted. There has never been justification for these junkets.