State Department cable concerning the world's perception that the US was treating its detainees improperly was undermining the moral high ground upon which the anti-terror coalition stands. The cable also gives some insight to off-record meetings the U.S. Ambassador has had with others in the diplomatic corps concerning the U.S. effort to fight international terrorism. Ambassador Dan Coats continues to give assurances that the detainees are being treated humanely and in accordance with international standards of the treatment of detainees.