So just heard a story about a congressional delegation that went to Iraq and how one of the Congressmen breached security through twittering haha. These trips are supposed to be a secret, for the obvious reasons is that you don't want to broadcast about our foreign officials in Iraq for obvious security reasons. News outlets that knew of the trip had been told that the information was embargoed, and the congresspeople were also told to stay quiet. Well....genius Rep. Peter Hoekstra, R-Mich., decided it would be a great idea to twitter about the trip....where he wrote in live time:
"Just landed in Baghdad. I believe it may be first time I've had bb service in Iraq. 11 th trip here. 8:41 PM Feb 5th from TwitterBerry"
"Moved into green zone by helicopter Iraqi flag now over palace.Headed to new US embassy Appears calmer less chaotic than previous here. 10:56 PM Feb 5th from TwitterBerry"
Probably not the smartest idea to broadcast live where you and other congress people are heading, and your existence in the country/itinerary...good to know he was a member of the House Intelligence Committee. :)
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