re: Whom do you think grabbed whom's hand?
Aha! It MUST have been the Prince!
You're right, it's all about diplomacy.
And I love it when your high-mindedness BELIEVES we're always the good guys. I just see it differently. (Maybe because I'm not American. Maybe because I'm not on the payroll).
>"The US is the ONLY nation who has really tried to promote human rights/democracy during its business dealings."
Oh, about 50% of the time. Maybe it's a higher average than other countries. But there's a long trail of abuse too. Don't get me started.
GWB: "We don't torture........."