Mitch McConnell: John Kerry visited Nicaragua in 1980s to accuse Reagan of 'enaging in terrorism'
The controversy over a letter to Irans leaders signed by 47 Republican senators prompted a sudden surge of interest in past efforts by lawmakers to meet with foreign leaders. After taking hits from many Democrats and some Republicans who said the letter unwisely undercut President Barack Obamas negotiations with Iran over its nuclear capabilities Republicans pushed back with examples of congressional Democrats engaged in overseas freelancing when Republicans held the White House. For instance conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh charged that the late Democratic senator Ted Kennedy