Reply #1: Remember the sensation David Dreier caused there when he visited?

[Judi Lynn]

You may want to refresh your memory on two views of Republican Congressman David Dreier giving the officials in the Colombian National Assembly a good look at his butt when he sat on their podium during a time he believed they wanted to hear him give a speech recently.



They weren't as thankful for that view as he apparently imagined.

U.S. congressman contrite after Colombian faux pas
Thu Aug 30, 2007 6:39pm EDT

BOGOTA (Reuters) - A U.S. congressman said on Thursday he meant no offense when he hoisted himself onto the lectern of Colombia's lower house to address his Andean colleagues, some of whom were offended or simply amused by the faux pas.

Colombian newspapers carried pictures of Rep. David Dreier, a California Republican, sitting on top of the wooden podium and talking with local legislators on Tuesday while on an official visit.

Some in the photographs are seen smiling at Dreier while others avert their eyes uncomfortably. He was criticized in the press for showing a lack of respect.

"I have the highest regard for the Congress of Colombia," Dreier told reporters in Bogota. "I meant absolutely no offense ... I simply wanted to demonstrate my warm feeling and affection."

More:
http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSN3042486720070830?feedType=RSS&feedName=politicsNews&rpc=22&sp=true

Why so formal, Congressman Dreier? It's only their NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.