“I want to look like I'm taking this seriously. The invitation was a mistake. We'll blame some staff.”
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A debate on foreign affairs. The Conservatives criticized the Prime Minister's appointment of a personal friend as ambassador to Washington, while the Liberals acknowledged an embassy invitation should have been sent in French.