Posted on 08/01/2005 7:24:56 AM PDT by NormsRevenge
WASHINGTON - President Bush sidestepped the Senate and installed embattled nominee John Bolton as ambassador to the United Nations on Monday, ending a five-month impasse with Democrats who accused Bolton of abusing subordinates and twisting intelligence to fit his conservative ideology.
"This post is too important to leave vacant any longer, especially during a war and a vital debate about UN reform," Bush said. He said Bolton had his complete confidence.
Bush put Bolton on the job in a recess appointment — an avenue available to the president when the Congress is in recess. Under the Constitution, a recess appointment during the lawmakers' August break would last until the next session of Congress, which begins in January 2007.
Bolton joined Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at the announcement ceremony and said he was honored and humbled by the president's appointment. "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," he said.
Bush said that Bolton's nomination had been supported by a majority of the Senate but that "partisan delaying tactics by a handful of senators" had denied the nominee the job.
Bush had refused to give up on Bolton even though the Senate had voted twice to sustain a filibuster against his nominee. Democrats and some Republicans had raised questions about Bolton's fitness for the job, particularly in view of his harsh criticism of the United Nations.
as in
A. disregards
B. disrespects
C. bypasses legally
D. all the above
:)
I wonder what word the media used when Clinton did this? I bet they used "appointed".
*wink*
I wonder what word the media used when Clinton did this? I bet they used "appointed".
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Finally, we are showing the obstructionist socialists that they did not win the election (two of them!). Oh how the cry babies are going to whine and MSM will be fawning all over them, rushing to print all the whining...
Choke on it Dems.
wouldn't want to say that he exercised a frequently used option, now would we? lol
I like the title to,, instead of using
President Circumvents Senate, Appoints Bolton ...
They opt to make it vey personal. :)
Good!
Bush adhered to the practice started under Reagan, to give advance notice of his intentions -- so that Congress could take action, by voting down his nominee. Bush gave his notice; Congress did not act; Bush made the recess appointment.
It's not that Bush is so brilliant. The minority is having trouble accepting reality. They want to believe they still are in charge.
One more lesson. Oh, the learning curve!
This after a year of the Senate circumventing Bush on the appointment....
Whole lotta dissing goin' on of late.
'Bout time , seems like the President and a couple senatros and reps are about the only ones with nads in DC these days.. except for certain NY senators.
Lovin' it! Great clips for the next few elections.
Clinton/Schumer in '08
Someone needs to tell the Republicans that.
Screw 'em...
President Bush, center, stands with John Bolton, left and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as he announces Bolton's installation as United States ambassador to the United Nations Monday, Aug. 1, 2005 in Washington, D.C. Frustrated by Democrats, Bush sidestepped the Senate and installed Bolton as ambassador to the United Nations. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Uh no, a select few on a committee held up the nomination. He never came before a senate vote, in which he would have passed.
The media is lying again.
Yes, I can bet you when Klinton appointed the likes of Bill Lan Lee, the media said it was alright.
Actually, I prefer:
Senate circumvents Constitution, uses filibuster to make sure votes don't count when the Republicans will win.
That would be sweet, but the Clintons aren't that dumb.
They may be many things, but they aren't stupid.
I believe that they will pick someone who can help them carry a state in the SW.
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