Why not specify that as the problem then?

Specific issues like the conduct of the State Dept in regards to funds allocation, and treatment of an Orthodox congregation that may have gotten the shaft are separate issues - even if related in this context.

It is quite reasonable, I think, to say " Our govt should not be spending cash to fly religious figures around the world on their private fund raising journeys." Honestly I do not think that taxpayers should foot the bill for that sort of activity regardless of religion or denomination.

For who could be free when every other man's humour might domineer over him? - John Locke (2nd Treatise, sect 57)