Do As We Say, Not As We Did

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Scot Marciel told the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia yesterday that the Myanmar government's response to Cyclone Nargis has been appalling and that if thousands die because the country won't accept foreign aid and disaster workers it will be the government's responsibility. Asked to comment, President Bush said, "Brownie — I mean, Senior General Than Shwe — you're doing a heck of a job."