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President Appoints John Bolton as Ambassador to the United Nations
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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: Coop
Dubya's already made I believe over 100 recess appointments.

Really? I didn't know that. Got a link?

I guess this recess is just another in a long line of Presidential "abuses of power". /S off

41 posted on 08/01/2005 6:07:27 AM PDT by Chuck54 (Confirm justice Roberts!)
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To: mainepatsfan

I wonder what HT will do? Suicide watch!


42 posted on 08/01/2005 6:07:33 AM PDT by Indy Pendance
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To: Coop
Oh darn. Now the Democrats will be angry and uncooperative. Shoot!

Really. Wonder what that's going to be like. Probably really unpleasant.

43 posted on 08/01/2005 6:07:44 AM PDT by JustaCowgirl
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To: mainepatsfan
I'm sure Chucky Schumer has already scheduled a press conference with one of Bolton's former staffers

There should be a Surgeon General's warning before any chuckie schumer news conference, that states any innocent person who is the path of the tv cameras and microphones, should get out of the way because of the danger of getting trampled by chuckie.

44 posted on 08/01/2005 6:08:26 AM PDT by Dane ( anyone who believes hillary would do something to stop illegal immigration is believing gibberish)
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To: Chuck54

The Mooolahs will not be happy.


45 posted on 08/01/2005 6:08:30 AM PDT by Just mythoughts
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To: Coop

MSNBC sent out their breaking news emails as well. This is too funny but so predictible. Made my morning!


46 posted on 08/01/2005 6:08:32 AM PDT by PhiKapMom (AOII Mom -- J.C. for OK Governor in '06; Allen/Watts in 2008)
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To: Indy Pendance

Forget her, we oughta get over to DU and have a laugh at their insanity today.


47 posted on 08/01/2005 6:09:07 AM PDT by RandallFlagg (Roll your own cigarettes! You'll save $$$ and smoke less!(Magnetic bumper stickers-click my name)
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To: Chuck54
THIS is why I voted for Bush!
THIS is why I will no longer vote for any Republican running for the Senate!

That said, I wonder who is the most upset. The Senate Democrats or the Senate Republicans. I am sure Frist and company are worried that the Senate leadership will blame them.
48 posted on 08/01/2005 6:09:31 AM PDT by Bar-Face
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To: Chuck54

I like it, I love it, I want more of it.


49 posted on 08/01/2005 6:10:22 AM PDT by SoFloFreeper
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To: Chuck54
Top of second page. Dubya - 110 recess appointments during first term
50 posted on 08/01/2005 6:10:30 AM PDT by Coop (www.heroesandtraitors.org)
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To: Chuck54

No sense in gaining power if you're not going to use it.


51 posted on 08/01/2005 6:10:43 AM PDT by Trust but Verify
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To: RandallFlagg

Just watching the msm is enough fun! I love it when their heads explode.


52 posted on 08/01/2005 6:10:46 AM PDT by Indy Pendance
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To: Dane

I think the path should be clearly marked so no innocent folks get trampled.


53 posted on 08/01/2005 6:10:49 AM PDT by mainepatsfan
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To: RandallFlagg

Always a blast!


54 posted on 08/01/2005 6:11:28 AM PDT by mainepatsfan
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To: small voice in the wilderness

I saw the "He can do that?". Her brain never ceases to malfunction.


55 posted on 08/01/2005 6:11:39 AM PDT by Sacajaweau (God Bless Our Troops!!)
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To: PhiKapMom; Bar-Face
THIS is why I voted for Bush! THIS is why I will no longer vote for any Republican running for the Senate!

Some of the ridiculous comments on these types of threads, Ma (yes, Bar-face, I'm referring to yours), just really crack me up. Frighten me, but also crack me up. :-D

56 posted on 08/01/2005 6:12:08 AM PDT by Coop (www.heroesandtraitors.org)
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To: Chuck54

Sweeeet.


57 posted on 08/01/2005 6:14:49 AM PDT by TheBigB (PIU CAMPANACCIO! (Italian for "more cowbell!") :))
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To: Sacajaweau

Did it seem to you that she was setting up the old "abuse of power" charge that will undoubtedly be lobbed at W. today by all dems.? It seemed the talking points began with that stupid, obviously feined question of hers.


58 posted on 08/01/2005 6:14:54 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: Coop
I like this from your link. Folks may or may not know this:

How Long Does a Recess Appointment Last?

A recess appointment expires at the end of the Senate’s next session or when an individual (either the recess appointee or someone else) is nominated, confirmed, and permanently appointed to the position, whichever occurs first. In practice, this means that a recess appointment may last for up to nearly two years. If the President makes a recess appointment between sessions or between Congresses, that appointment will expire at the end of the following session. If he makes the appointment during a recess in the middle of a session, that appointment also will expire at the end of the following session. In this case, the duration of the appointment will include the balance of the session in progress plus the full length of the session that follows.

The librats really stepped in it. It's never gonna come off!
BWAAAHAHAHAHAA!!!
59 posted on 08/01/2005 6:15:12 AM PDT by RandallFlagg (Roll your own cigarettes! You'll save $$$ and smoke less!(Magnetic bumper stickers-click my name)
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050801/ap_on_go_pr_wh/un_ambassador;_ylt=Ai2HBdx_qxrDBy9ByL7VrZGs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA2Z2szazkxBHNlYwN0bQ--

Official: Bush to Name Bolton to U.N.

By TERENCE HUNT, AP White House Correspondent 4 minutes ago


60 posted on 08/01/2005 6:15:43 AM PDT by maggief (No 'luffs')
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