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President Appoints John Bolton as Ambassador to the United Nations
White House ^ | WH

Posted on 08/01/2005 5:55:40 AM PDT by Chuck54

Edited on 08/03/2005 5:44:46 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]

THE PRESIDENT: Nearly five months ago, I nominated John Bolton to be America's Ambassador to the United Nations. I chose John because of his vast experience in foreign policy, his integrity and his willingness to confront difficult problems head-on. I told the nation that John Bolton would provide clear American leadership for reform at the United Nations. I told them that he would insist upon results.

The United States Senate held thorough confirmation hearings, and a majority of United States senators agree that he is the right man for the job. Yet, because of partisan delaying tactics by a handful of senators, John was unfairly denied the up or down vote that he deserves.

As a result, America has now gone more than six months without a permanent ambassador to the United Nations. This post is too important to leave vacant any longer, especially during a war and a vital debate about U.N. reform. So today I've used my constitutional authority to appoint John Bolton to serve as America's Ambassador to the United Nations. John Bolton will be an important member of my State Department team, led by Condoleezza Rice.

I'm sending Ambassador Bolton to New York with my complete confidence. Ambassador Bolton believes passionately in the goals of the United Nations Charter, to advance peace and liberty and human rights. His mission is now to help the U.N. reform itself to renew its founding promises for the 21st century. He will speak for me on critical issues facing the international community. And he'll make it clear that America values the potential of the United Nations to be a source of hope and dignity and peace.

As he embarks on his new assignment, Ambassador Bolton will bring tremendous wisdom and expertise. Over the past two decades, John Bolton has been one of America's most talented and successful diplomats. He's been a tireless defender of our nation's values, and a persuasive advocate for freedom and peace. As a senior leader at the State Department in the 1980s and 1990s, he brought people together to achieve meaningful results at the United Nations -- from resolving payment issues, to helping rally the coalition in the Persian Gulf War, to repealing a shameful resolution that equated Zionism with racism. And over the past four years as Undersecretary of State, he's shown valuable leadership on one of the most urgent challenges of our time: preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction.

Ambassador Bolton takes up his duties at a time of opportunity for the United States and the United Nations. America and the U.N. are working to spread democracy, relieve hunger, and assist the victims of disaster. We've delivered hope to millions suffering from HIV/AIDS and other deadly diseases. We've helped to lay the groundwork for two landmark events in the history of liberty: the free elections of Afghanistan and Iraq. Ambassador Bolton will work to build on that progress by helping the U.N. continue to find effective new ways to match its good intentions with good results.

As the newest member of America's diplomatic corps, Ambassador Bolton will defend our nation's interests with character and resolve that were instilled early in life. John's father was a firefighter; his mother was a homemaker who took her son to the public library to show him the value of education. I know that Jack and Virginia Bolton would be proud today to see the boy they raised in Baltimore appointed to serve as our permanent representative to the United Nations.

I'm grateful to John's wife, Gretchen, for being here with us and to the entire Bolton family for their service and sacrifice.

Mr. Ambassador, thank you for agreeing to serve your nation once again, and congratulations.

AMBASSADOR BOLTON: Mr. President; Madam Secretary; my wife, Gretchen; our daughter, J.S, in absentia. I'm profoundly honored, indeed, humbled by the confidence that you have shown by appointing me to serve as the United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations. You have made your directions for U.S. policy at the United Nations clear, and I am prepared to work tirelessly to carry out the agenda and initiatives that you and Secretary Rice direct.

We seek a stronger, more effective organization, true to the ideals of its founders and agile enough to act in the 21st century. It will be a distinct privilege to be an advocate for America's values and interests at the U.N., and, in the words of the U.N. Charter, to help maintain international peace and security.

My deepest thanks to you both for the opportunity to continue to serve America.

THE PRESIDENT: Thanks, John, appreciate you.

All right, thank you all.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Government
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To: Chuck54; Coop; Ernest_at_the_Beach; mhking; nutmeg

Good news.

Of course the MSM will not tell America that Clinton had over 100 recess appointments, (I don't know the exact number).


21 posted on 08/01/2005 5:59:54 AM PDT by Grampa Dave (The civilized world must win WW IV/the Final Crusade and destroy Jihadism!)
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To: Chuck54

It's past time for this to occur! Thank you President Bush!!


22 posted on 08/01/2005 6:00:03 AM PDT by conservativecorner (It's a cult of death and submission to fanatics Larry!!)
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To: Coop

Oh darn, now the 50+ senators who would have voted for him had they not been blocked will be called less than the approval of the Senate.

It would be interesting if the President asked Frist to pass a petition amongst Senators asking who would have voted for Bolton had they been permitted to vote.


23 posted on 08/01/2005 6:00:16 AM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It!)
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To: Chuck54; Mo1; Howlin; Peach; BeforeISleep; kimmie7; 4integrity; BigSkyFreeper; RandallFlagg; ...

PING!!!


24 posted on 08/01/2005 6:00:46 AM PDT by OXENinFLA
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To: Chuck54

Excellent.


25 posted on 08/01/2005 6:01:01 AM PDT by Obadiah
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To: Grampa Dave

Dubya's already made I believe over 100 recess appointments.


26 posted on 08/01/2005 6:01:10 AM PDT by Coop (www.heroesandtraitors.org)
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To: Liberty Valance

I'm sure the Dems already have there talking points in hand.


27 posted on 08/01/2005 6:01:11 AM PDT by mainepatsfan
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To: OXENinFLA

28 posted on 08/01/2005 6:01:53 AM PDT by Mo1
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To: advance_copy

about time.


29 posted on 08/01/2005 6:02:21 AM PDT by Texas_Conservative2
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To: Mo1

Very nice! LOL


30 posted on 08/01/2005 6:02:42 AM PDT by Coop (www.heroesandtraitors.org)
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To: Coop

Democrats Decry Bolton Appointment
Monday, August 01, 2005, Fox News


WASHINGTON — President Bush is expected to put State Department official John Bolton (search) on the job as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations this week with the help of the U.S. Constitution, which allows the president to fill any vacancies during a congressional.

Then the whining will begin!


31 posted on 08/01/2005 6:03:40 AM PDT by Grampa Dave (The civilized world must win WW IV/the Final Crusade and destroy Jihadism!)
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To: Chuck54
Perky couric and chrissy matthews were discussing this just a short while ago. She put on her glasses, looked down at her research script, then asked the following incredulous question: "He can do this?" to chrissy. Seemingly innocent of any clinton memories of recess appointments, she asked that dumb*ss question. This is just how stupid she thinks we are. That we actually would believe that she didn't know this could be done, has been done by clinton, and will be done again if the situation warrants. One more reason she really needs to be gone.
32 posted on 08/01/2005 6:04:06 AM PDT by small voice in the wilderness (Quick, act casual. If they sense scorn and ridicule, they'll flee..)
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To: Chuck54
But, but, he once spoke harshly to one of his subordinates!
33 posted on 08/01/2005 6:04:33 AM PDT by TruthShallSetYouFree (Abortion is to family planning what bankruptcy is to financial planning.)
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To: Mo1

Wow. Excellent graphic....hope you don't mind if I nick that one ;o)

Yosemite Sam Bolton....Ambassador to the UN!


34 posted on 08/01/2005 6:04:41 AM PDT by Liberty Valance ( Howdy!)
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To: small voice in the wilderness

Either that or maybe she's so out of it she really didn't know!


35 posted on 08/01/2005 6:05:11 AM PDT by mainepatsfan
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To: Coop

It's gonna be a fun day in the news :0)


36 posted on 08/01/2005 6:05:11 AM PDT by Mo1
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To: Mo1

Now the big question! Is Schumer on his way back to Washington to hold a press conference?


37 posted on 08/01/2005 6:05:25 AM PDT by defconw (ALLEN IN 08)
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To: Chuck54

Yippee~A good thing to wake up too!


38 posted on 08/01/2005 6:05:48 AM PDT by Sea2ShiningSea
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To: Liberty Valance
Sure .. I stole borrowed it myself
39 posted on 08/01/2005 6:05:52 AM PDT by Mo1
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To: Mo1

LOL , OK thanks. :o)


40 posted on 08/01/2005 6:07:18 AM PDT by Liberty Valance ( Howdy!)
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