[Vince Ferrer]

"The statement by Embassy Cairo was not cleared by Washington and does not reflect the views of the United States government," a senior administration official told POLITICO.

Alrighty, then what exactly are the views of the United States Government then?

[aposiopetic]

Good question. Sounds like a trial balloon.

[driftdiver]

It may not reflect the views of the President, although that is doubtful, but it certainly does represent the views of the United States Government.

That is what an Embassy does.