Confirm Bolton; revamp U.N.

Washington Times ^ | Wednesday, April 13, 2005 | By Helle Dale

[JohnHuang2]

Beware what you wish for, lest it comes true. That sentiment could well be echoing through the halls of the United Nations this week. When he nominated Undersecretary of State John Bolton to the post as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, President Bush signaled that he was serious about engaging the errant world body. Bush critics have been clamoring for the administration to do exactly that, and what they are likely to get is engagement as tough love. But let's face it; tough love is better than no love at all. If the United Nations is to have any relevance in the future, it desperately needs two things: American leadership; and serious house cleaning. Click to learn more... "This is just about the most inexplicable appointment the president could make to represent the United States to the world community," said Sen. Ted Kennedy after Mr. Bolton's nomination. Sen. Joseph Biden accused Mr. Bolton of lacking "diplomatic

[libs_kma]

""This is just about the most inexplicable appointment the president could make to represent the United States to the world community," said Sen. Ted Kennedy after Mr. Bolton's nomination. Sen. Joseph Biden accused Mr. Bolton of lacking "diplomatic temperament."

I always knew GWB's nomination of John Bolton was the right choice...but the Swimmers and Bidens rage at the choice really drives it home that he's exactly the man we need there.

[Conservative Infidel]

If the United Nations is to have any relevance in the future, it desperately needs two things: American leadership; and serious house cleaning.

Pretty high hopes. I don't see it happening. It will take a lot more than one ambassador to clean up the UN. He would be bucking against 60 years of corruption. Expecting Bolton to clean up the UN would be akin to expecting one new senator to clean up the US Senate. Not going to happen either place because "that is the way we have always done it."

[AFPhys]

The longest journey begins with a single step.

The most any person such as Bolton could do would be to start down the path, but at least it is required that someone like him begin the journey if we are ever to have a chance.