Congressional diplomacy? Where in the constitution is that?

Last time I checked, the president was responsible for diplomacy and executing foreign policy - not the speaker of the house! Where in the constitution does it say that the House can negotiate peace deals or treaties? Apparently, Nancy Pelosi thinks it does. Someone needs to send her back to grade school and give her a lesson on the role of the legislative branch.

While I highlight Pelosi, my criticism applies across the board. The power to conduct foreign diplomacy resides in the executive branch. There is a reason why the legislative branch does not share this negotiating power. Pelosi's trip does nothing but send mixed messages, and decrease the credibility of the White House. Whether you agree with Bush's policy towards Syria or not, is irrelevant. Pelosi should not be taking matters into her own hands. We might be divided as a nation internally, but abroad we need to projecting a consistent, clear message. That message is set by the President.

Who knows what will come of this, but it must be stopped. Seperation of powers lies at the heart of our governmental system, and quite frankly Nancy Pelosi needs to learn that lesson!