While I was going through it, although I must admit that I broke down many times as the indignities of repeated handcuffing, stripping and cavity searches, swabbing, hold up with common criminals and drug addicts were all being imposed upon me despite my incessant assertions of immunity, I got the strength to regain composure and remain dignified thinking that I must represent all of my colleagues and my country with confidence and pride.

Devyani Khobragade letter to her colleagues: The full text, The Washington Post, 18 December 2014

Devyani Khobragade letter to her colleagues: The full text - The Washington Post[washingtonpost.com]