That's your opinion, for what little it's worth.
The last thing a diplomat needs, is to have to go on the defensive for having said something stupid. So, yes, it's all very carefully worded -- the alternative generally being much less pleasant.
Good ol' Andy has put his country on the defensive now, in a country where they'd been trying to make a good impression. Let's see how that turns out for them.
>.That’s your opinion, for what little it’s worth.
My you haven’t changed.
Still the pompous, arrogant, condescending know it all.
Of course, it’s only your opinion that’s always correct.
Well, it seems you and our dipsydoodlediplocorps have a lot in common.
Tunnelvision, groupthink, unable and incapable of dealing with views and opinions different from your own.
Again, this was a confidential session and the Prince spoke like a man.
Our Ambassador’s oh so sensitive feathers were ruffled and she hastened to make her feelings (After all, they’re more important than facts) well known to her higher ups.
That’s real incisive and cutting analyisis for you.