Why no criticism of Repubs in Syria? [View All]

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http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/04/05/africa/ME-GEN-Syria-US.php

U.S. Congressman Darrell Issa meets Syrian president in Damascus
The Associated Press Published: April 5, 2007

DAMASCUS, Syria: A visiting U.S. congressman held talks with President Bashar Assad Thursday, a day after a congressional delegation headed by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sparked controversy by meeting the Syrian leader.

U.S. President George W. Bush has rejected direct talks with Damascus and criticized Pelosi for her visit.

Commenting on Bush's criticism, California Republican Darrell Issa said the president had failed to promote the necessary dialogue to resolve disagreements between the U.S. and Syria.

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Bush sharply criticized Pelosi for leading the delegation to meet Assad, a move he said was counterproductive because it eased the country's isolation. The White House, however, stayed relatively quiet about a similar trip just a few days earlier by a three-man Republican delegation.

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Pelosi's visit followed one by three congressmen from Bush's own party who also met with Syria's leaders.