I suppose that's the job they're supposed to do--- I think many if not most in the foreign service see their job as representing other nations, and above all the international community to us.
Still, I agree we need to be careful. Many Americans don't realize that, as obnoxious as he is, President Fox is the best president Mexico has had in the last--- probably ever-- he finally broke the grip somewhat of the socialist/fascist (pretty much the same thing) PRI party. If he's replaced by that commie former mayor of Mexico City Hugo Chavez armpit sniffer, that would be a disaster. So i'm glad that President Bush is careful not to give the guy material for election propaganda.
It's a fine line we walk. I agree with how people get their priorities mixed up. Dual advocacy is a bear.