Hamilton bolted so that he could introduce the Canadian prime minister at a ceremonial event at the Woodrow Wilson Center, which employs Hamilton as its director.
"I was surprised," fellow commission member James Thompson told The Post.
But I absolutely refuse to believe that if Bob Kerrey had called Pete Domenici he couldn't have re-scheduled that meeting.
Like this??
"Good morning everyone; I hope you've enjoyed lunch. How about a hand for the caterers, would you please: they've done a fine job, as usual."
"As you know, our director, Lee Hamilton, is grilling the President and Cheney at this moment. He was due to introduce our esteemed guest, but we know that what he is doing now is of the UTMOST importance to our Country.
"So, as a fellow commision member, it is my priviledge and honor to present to you the Canadian Prime Minister..........."
(Applause....)
I just can't understand why they would do this, when it makes them look bad.
I am certain that they could have delayed leaving without difficulty. Therefore, I must assume they have the manners of pigs, or that the commission is not their numbe one priority.
Or both.