Brian Penn
Brian Penn
police throwing
The motorcyclists were throwing things at us for at least 10 minutes, and the police did nothing. It was serious.
convention diplomatic government protection provide required
The Venezuelan government is required to provide diplomatic protection under the Vienna Convention of 1961.
burning hostile loud move obscene police somewhat
It was loud, hostile and somewhat threatening. There were burning tires, loud firecrackers and obscene chants. They weren't about to move and the police weren't about to move them, so we were stuck.
friends-or-friendship generous
He had hundreds of friends. He was the most generous person you knew.
communication government internal issue matter received
We've received no communication from the Venezuelan government on this issue ... It's an internal matter for Venezuela.
attacked embassy groups traveling
We're being attacked by groups of motorcyclists while we're traveling in an embassy car.