Preemptive spin.

Before you Democrats start salivating at the thought of blaming this, like every other thing on the Bush Administration, take a close look at this excerpt:

In 2000, Aragoncillo worked on the staff of then-Vice President Al Gore. When interviewed by Philippine television, he remarked how valued Philippine employees were at the White House.

"I think what they like most is our integrity and loyalty," Aragoncillo said.