05-11-2017, 02:55 PM
(05-11-2017, 01:28 PM)bfine32 Wrote: I have heard that the meetings with the Russian diplomats have gone a long way to improving relations between the US and Russia. I would think that's the bigger picture; not who got to photograph a handshake.
I've also heard we've had constructive meetings with some diplomats from N. Korea.
My understanding is there are concerns within the IC regarding espionage activities by the photographer because of the ease with which it would be to hide sophisticated listening devices in camera equipment.
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"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little." - FDR
