1.0 link 62658 <![CDATA[Embarrassment After GOP Congressman Jumps On Lectern In Colombian Congress]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2007/08/31/embarrassment-after-gop-c_n_62658.html 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...

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