Posted on 06/27/2005 6:41:40 PM PDT by Sam2005
If Democrats Preclude John Bolton from Serving as the next U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., then the President Should Nominate Alan Keyes
June 27, 2005
Steven T. Voigt
"I look at an organization that is unrepresentative, elected by no one, where dictators and tyrants have the same right to send representatives to make substantive decisions that will affect our jobs and livelihood in a fashion totally contrary to our constitution. . . . The question is whether the US should belong to an organization that violates our constitutional principles."
—Alan Keyes Iowa GOP debate December 13, 1999
I am disappointed that Senate Democrats intend to forever preclude a simple up or down vote on John Bolton’s nomination to serve as the chief U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. The Senators’ behavior is petty and embarrassing, and they have abused their Constitutional authority by preventing this vote. Nonetheless, since Senate Democrats will not budge, I believe the discussion must move to a new nominee.
There is a possibility that the President may appoint Bolton during a Senate recess and thereby avoid the stalemate entirely. I believe this is a mistake. As much as I do not approve of the Democrats’ tactics, it is important for the next Ambassador to go to the U.N. with the approval of the Senate. Without such approval, the Ambassador’s efforts to reform the U.N. would be met with overwhelming resistance, and most likely, the chance for reform will slip from our grasp.
As I consider a short list of individuals who could effectively represent America’s interests at the U.N., one name stands out above the others – Alan Keyes. Alan Keyes has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to preserving U.S. sovereignty and maintaining the integrity of the Constitution. He has tremendous presence, knowledge, and experience. In addition, he previously served as a U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Economic and Social Council, and as an Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs.
I am confident that Alan Keyes is the statesman who can gather support in the U.S. and abroad for the reform that is so critically needed in the U.N. Based on his speeches and writings, there can be no question that he is passionate about U.N. reform. Hopefully, he would take up this cause if asked.
The U.N. has lost nearly all credibility. The need for change is evident from U.N. embarrassments including its misappropriation of humanitarian money from the oil for food program, its hurtful "Zionism is racism" proclamation, its poorly conceived world criminal court that will inevitably fall prey to partisanship, its open membership to dictatorships and to nations guilty of terrible human rights atrocities, and its utter failure to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction.
In these days of terror and tyranny, an alliance of free nations must stand firm against oppression and provide leadership to the world. If the U.N. enacts adequate reform, perhaps the U.N. could serve in this role. If the U.N. continues on its unfortunate path, however, then the free nations of the world must consider a different option, entirely separate from the U.N. As Jed Babbin, former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense, recently wrote:
“If America is to lead the free nations out of the UN, we need first to define where we are going, and how we can get there. Our destination should be a new global organization of the free and democratic nations with which we share values and goals. The new organization . . . must . . . be open to all nations that allow their people the basic freedoms of religion, press, assembly, and the others we cherish.” 1
It is imperative for the U.S. to send a strong leader to the U.N. – a statesman who is dedicated to principles of reform. A reformed U.N. must take up the cause of freedom, oppose tyranny, oppose the spread of weapons of mass destruction into the hands of terrorists, work to reverse poverty, and pledge to preserve the constitutional integrity of member States. If the U.N. is incapable of doing this, then free nations must consider a different option.
For these reasons, please e-mail President Bush today (president@whitehouse.gov ) and urge him to appoint Alan Keyes as the next Chief Ambassador to the U.N.
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I'll second that!
No Thank You!
Why? His 26 weeks of unemployment about to run out?
Please. I'd rather having no Ambassador than Keyes.
Egad, the Democrats would efinitely deficate felines aplenty if that happened. They would beg to approve Bolton.
I like it! Great!
Interesting. It will never happen.
He was good enough for Reagan he's good enough for me.
He served in the U.S. Foreign Service, appointed Ambassador to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and then became U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations under President Ronald Reagan.
All the President needs to say is no more payments will be made to the U.N. until we have a U.S. Ambassador. Watch that nomination fly through.
OH G*WD!!! HAHAHAHAHA ...
From the sublime to the ridiculous!
I used to like Keyes, but in the Osama Obama race, he lost all my respect.
we NEED Bolton!
We NEED Frist to go and be replaced by someone who can't be blackmailed with stolen FBI files -
we NEED NOT to let the dems get away with the railroading which has less to do with Bolton that bullying control from the minority - which we allow over and over. The lesson on the school grounds is once the bully gets punched in the nose - he slinks away and plays by the rules. No punch - he keeps on and ever on. When are we going to punch these bullies in the nose?
If they get with it yet again, what the h*ll makes you thinks that doesn't give them even more determination to continue controlling everything that comes down the pike.
take a reality check -
We must not roll over nor let Frist and the other sissies roll over - NUKE
OTOH as useless as the UN is, Keyes may fit right in.
Bush isn't that dumb.
became U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations
Tbis sounds too much like some created position. Maybe it's just me.
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