Blunt but Effective

President Bush's nomination of John Bolton as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations has generated a bad case of dyspepsia among a number of senators, who keep putting off a confirmation vote. That hesitation is now portrayed as a consequence of Bolton's purported "mistreatment" of several State Department intelligence analysts. But this is a smoke screen. The real reasons Bolton's opponents want to derail his nomination are his oft-repeated criticism of the United Nations and other international organizations, his rejection of the arguments of those who ignore or excuse the inexcusable (i.e., the election of Sudan to the U.N. Human Rights Commission) and his willingness to express himself with the bark off.

As to the charge that Bolton has been tough on subordinates, I can say only that in more than a decade of association with him in the State Department I never saw or heard anything to support such a charge. Nor do I see anything wrong with challenging intelligence analysts on their findings. They can, as recent history demonstrates, make mistakes. And they must be prepared to defend their findings under intense questioning. If John pushed too hard or dressed down subordinates, he deserves criticism, but it hardly merits a vote against confirmation when balanced against his many accomplishments.

Speaking of 'effective', this is the most effective endorsement for Bolton I've read so far ... Eagleburger is saying that Bolton has been there and done that already, more than qualified to take on the job:

"On Dec. 16, 1991, I spoke to the U.N. General Assembly on behalf of the United States, calling on the member states to repeal the odious Resolution 3379, which equated Zionism with racism. As I said then, the resolution "labeled as racist the national aspirations of the one people more victimized by racism than any other." That we were successful in obtaining repeal was largely due to John Bolton, who was then assistant secretary of state for international organizations. His moral outrage was clearly evident as he brilliantly led and managed the successful U.S. campaign to obtain sufficient votes for repeal. The final vote, 111 to 25, speaks volumes for the success of his "direct" style."

It is clear that the future of the United Nations and the U.S. role within that organization are uncertain. Who better to demonstrate to the member states that the United States is serious about reform? Who better to speak for all Americans who are dedicated to a healthy United Nations that will fulfill the dreams of its founders?

That is the last paragraph in the article and should be the last word on the integrity of John Bolton.

It is very clear that the opposition has little to back up their efforts to derail this nominee, in fact their antics are so transparent it is shameful. Americans are aware of what the opposition is up to and it will backfire as most Americans want OUT of the United Nations, not fix it. Those who have done their homework know John Bolton is the very man who can and will protect America from the skid-rowism now prevalent in that rogue organization. We need a spokesman who will hold that body to account for their fraud and miss handling of money; he will make sure that money spent goes where it is attend to go – for the aid and good of needy countries.

To date less than 5% of the money sent to Tsunami victims has ever gotten to them in the form of aid other than medical. The rest is in some Swiss bank account of local politicians in the area.

The Boxer, Kerry, and Biden vitriolic, arrogant and self serving rhetoric addressed to Bolton is reminiscent of the 9/11 committees same arrogant abusive stance against anyone who dared to indicate that 9/11 belonged on the shoulders of the Clinton Administration. Jamie Gorelick should have been removed from that commission however, as a Democrat she was not. Had Jamie been a Republican she would have been removed, tarred and feathered and vilified by the MSM and the Democrats.

In short, the liberal/socialist Democrats don’t want to upset the United Nations’ apple cart, they would rather have a wussy girlyman like Richard Holbrook than a MAN like John Bolton who can and has walked the walk. In diplomatic parlance, Bolton is a can do diplomat, wise and unafraid of the hooligans.

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