Wow.. all of those calling this public servant names in lieu of dealing with the substance of what was said should be deeply ashamed. 
We could consider the tradition of conversation and debate as it pertains to the American experiment, but that would be giving this brand of churlishness too much credit I'm afraid.. These ad hominem attacks are prime examples of how civility falls apart; trolls and Russian antagonists are quick to play their hands and discredit themselves as rational actors first and foremost.