President Hugo Chávez' remarks against Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary-General José Miguel Insulza are "rather unfortunate," said US Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and Department of State Spokesman Sean McCormack.
 
"I heard the comments. I think that they are rather unfortunate and certainly are not constructive to create a big understanding and mutual respect in the region," said the official during a press conference, as quoted by AFP.

Chávez called the OAS secretary-general an "idiot" and asked him to quit in reply to a communiqué where the official asked the Venezuelan government to review the decision not to renew a broadcasting license to private TV channel RCTV.