General Zinni was so "unsavory" that current President Bush appointed him his envoy for the Middle East. He's so "unsavory" that he was a distinguished Marine general and combat veteran with forty years experience. He's so "unsavory" that he's one of the best speakers I've ever heard on national TV.
And he was also dismissed, probably because he is to pro-arafat.
Zinni has an animus towards the state of Israel.
... in bed with the Moscow-centered CDI.
A Pakistani-American who is a partner in Gen Zinni's company, claims that the initial investment will be between $120 million to $150 million that might expand to $5 billion over a period of 10 years.
Talking to Dawn he said Gen Zinnie would stay here for two days. He said the general, who is special envoy of President Bush on the Middle East, would meet Pakistani high-ups but his schedule was still being worked out.
Asad Kazmi, the Pakistani American who represents the company in Pakistan, said the general was coming here "on the call of the people and the government of Pakistan." President Musharraf, he said, in his visits to the US had urged the Pakistani community to invest in Pakistan. "And here I am," he told Dawn . "I have brought a major American company with Gen Zinni as its director to come and invest in Pakistan."
According to Mr Kazmi the major area of their interest is wireless local loop, long distance international, PTCL privatization, particularly GSM cellular license. He said his company is also exploring avenues in energy sector.
He claimed that the company he is representing was telecommunications giant with branches in 42 countries. This will be major investment venture in Pakistan after the controversial IPPs and, more specifically, 9/11.
Mr Kazmi said the general's visit was purely business and not political. But the general has great love for Pakistan and has always supported it. He has also expressed his "fondness for Pakistan" in his correspondence with Pakistani concerns here. Company chairman Eric Ram has already visited Pakistan and interacted with several official and private concerns.
Mr Kazmi said one of the reasons for the investment is that "we want to dispel this impression that Pakistan has a security problem and does not have an investment-conducive environment." The fact that the person of general Zinni's standing, he said, was coming here to invest proved that Pakistan offered lot of potential.
"Believe me, Pakistan is one of the most underestimated places for investment," he said, adding, " this has been the primary reason that he has been able to convince his American counterparts."
http://dailymailnews.com/200310/26/news/102.html
I don't know if he's "unsavory" but I know his advice to his CIC as CENTCOM was a miserable failure.
I also know that Sean Hannity had him twisted in knots the other night on TV after one simple statement.
Yeah, he's pretty damn unsavory.
Based on the recommendation of Zinni's good friend, Colin Powell.
"General Zinni was so 'unsavory' that current President Bush appointed him his envoy for the Middle East."
Yeah, but Bush regretted that appointment and ended up dumping Zinni.
Being a good general did not stop Omar Bradley from stopping Patton and causing the Battle of the Bulge to happen because of his "belief" that Patton was wrong in how to KILL GERMANS. More people died at the Bulge than D Day. Being a good general once does not make you right forever.
Finally, despite damage inflicted by Operation DESERT FOX strikes, Iraq has not forgone its missile and WMD programs and continues to resist the reintroduction of United Nations arms inspectors.While Iraq's WMD capabilities were degraded under UN supervision and set back by Coalition strikes, some capabilities remain and others could quickly be regenerated. Despite claims that WMD efforts have ceased, Iraq probably is continuing clandestine nuclear research, retains stocks of chemical and biological munitions, and is concealing extended-range SCUD missiles, possibly equipped with CBW payloads. Even if Baghdad reversed its course and surrendered all WMD capabilities, it retains the scientific, technical, and industrial infrastructure to replace agents and munitions within weeks or months.
A special concern is the absence of a UN inspection and monitoring presence, which until December 1998 had been paramount to preventing large-scale resumption of prohibited weapons programs.A new disarmament regime must be reintroduced into Iraq as soon as possible and allowed to carry out the mandates dictated by the post-Gulf War UN resolutions. The Iraqi regime's high regard for WMD and long-range missiles is our best indicator that a peaceful regime under Saddam Hussein is unlikely.Clearly, the proliferation of advanced weapons and associated technology is reaching alarming proportions in the Central Region and impacting both our regional relationships and the execution of our mission.
I remain deeply concerned that extremists may turn to WMD in an effort to make more sensational political statements and overcome improved U.S. defenses against conventional attack. There is evidence that some elements in our region are exploring rudimentary chemical and biological warfare capabilities. Detecting plans for a specific WMD attack is extremely difficult, making it likely such an event would occur without warning.
Iraq remains the most significant near-term threat to U.S. interests in the Arabian Gulf region. This is primarily due to its large conventional military force, pursuit of WMD, oppressive treatment of Iraqi citizens, refusal to comply with United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR), persistent threats to enforcement of the No Fly Zones (NFZ), and continued efforts to violate UN Security Council sanctions through oil smuggling. On December 17, 1999, the United Nations Security Council passed United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1284. This resolution authorizes the replacement of the United Nations Special Commission on Monitoring with the United Nations Monitoring, Verification, and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC).
Iraq's conventional military force continues to pose a threat to our regional partners who do not individually possess the capability to deter or stop an Iraqi invasion without U.S. assistance. Saddam's air and air defense forces have repeatedly attempted to challenge the Coalition's air patrols in the Northern and Southern NFZ during the past year. Iraqi conventional air defense forces have been degraded as a result of Coalition responses to Iraqi attacks, in addition to the slow decline resulting from UN sanctions. Despite setbacks and problems, Iraq persists in its deliberate attempts to shoot down Coalition aircraft. Because of these attempts, we must continue to give our pilots the ability to respond effectively against these unprovoked attacks. Current Rules of Engagement are fully adequate to enable them to do that.
Iraq continues a pattern of selective compliance with UN sanctions. Past behavior indicates that Saddam Hussein abides by international obligations only when he perceives them to be in his personal best interest. I believe that Iraq is likely to remain a significant threat to the region for the foreseeable future.
Zinni Testimony to the Armed Services Committee
He's also an opportunist currently trying to sell a book that has no basis in fact. Savor that one...
Bush has a habit of reaching out to his critics (which his critics do not have the grace to reciprocate in, another reason why W will win in November), inviting Teddy to the WH to the movies at the WH, etc., The fact is, in a time of war, Zinni is involved in a project demoralizing to our troops, second guessing everything about the war. People in Iraq want to kill my son. Those people are drawing strength, hope and encouragement from Anthony Zinni. Forty years of service does not grant one an exemption from being responsible and supporting our troops.
Where was he before the war? Why wasn't he hitting the talk circuit then? Why wasn't he telling us that the WMD intel was "phoney?" It was exactly the same intel he had in 2000.
"None are so blind as those who choose to be blind."
I thought Hannity did an excellent job of showing
up Zinni's hypocrisy. I could turn off the sound and tell
Zinni is an unsavory character. He had that "Dick Clark" look.
Unsavory isn't a word I would use to describe Zinni. He served his country well and once he left military service he did what anyone else would do who hasn't made real money in 40 years.
He sold himself to the highest bidder. Unfortunately that was the left.
Wasn't he the guy helping Jane put flowers in those rifles back in the Nam?
What channel were you watching? Watching the affable Eva Braun of Morning Television perhaps?
Zinni is a shill for Paul Newman. Those are the facts. Why don't we let Paul speak for himself, or see him try to get elected any time soon.
He's so "unsavory" that he's one of the best speakers I've ever heard on national TV.
What on earth does being “unsavory” have to do with being a good speaker?
Zinni was one of Clinton's Generals, he liked the role and importance. He's just moved in to take Wes Clarke's place in the leftist spin machine.