My position on Georgia has been misunderstood. It appeared as if I was supporting Russian military actions, which I don't. Also, as somebody who believes in expertise and training, I in no way promote myself as an expert on Georgia and I have in fact referred those in the media who asked for my opinion to experts of the region. I have commented as an observer of the follies and hypocrisy of U.S. foreign policy and my comments were aimed not in favor of the Russian government but against the standards of media hypocrisy. There has been total absence of balance in the British and U.S. press in talking about the conflict. Also, let us not lose our appetite for ironic commentaries.