I think the secretary can take care of himself, ... Members are entitled to vent.

I think I'm entitled.

Are they being honest just to vent or are they being honest because they really care about you and the relationship?

Those who speak to the secretary-general are entitled to assume that their exchanges are confidential. The secretary-general therefore would want this practice stopped, if indeed it exists.

You're entitled to your opinion. I frankly don't really care what you have to say. It has very little impact on my life.

I think members on both sides of the aisle had a fairly uniform and businesslike response