Posted on 12/04/2006 10:19:04 AM PST by IntelliQuark
It is with deep regret that I accept John Bolton's decision to end his service in the Administration as Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations when his commission expires.
Over a year ago, I appointed Ambassador Bolton because I knew he would represent America's values and effectively confront difficult problems at the United Nations. He served his country with extraordinary dedication and skill, assembling coalitions that addressed some of the most consequential issues facing the international community. During his tenure, he articulately advocated the positions and values of the United States and advanced the expansion of democracy and liberty.
Ambassador Bolton led the successful negotiations that resulted in unanimous Security Council resolutions regarding North Korea's military and nuclear activities. He built consensus among our allies on the need for Iran to suspend the enrichment and reprocessing of uranium. His efforts to promote the cause of peace in Darfur resulted in a peacekeeping commitment by the United Nations. He made the case for United Nations reform because he cares about the institution, and wants it to become more credible and effective.
I am deeply disappointed that a handful of United States Senators prevented Ambassador Bolton from receiving the up or down vote he deserved in the Senate. They chose to obstruct his confirmation, even though he enjoys majority support in the Senate, and even though their tactics will disrupt our diplomatic work at a sensitive and important time. This stubborn obstructionism ill serves our country, and discourages men and women of talent from serving their Nation.
I thank John Bolton for the dedication and skill with which he performed his duties, and his wife Gretchen and daughter Jennifer Sarah for their support as Ambassador Bolton served his country. All Americans owe John Bolton their gratitude for a job well done.
It's true and I feel like Bush is just deserting the team, frankly.
Ditto!!
I'm at a loss other than the man's brain is addled from cocaine.
The enemy within is doing it's best to destroy this country.
OK you convinced me (extreme sarcasm).
Wouldn't it just be better for everyone if he just resigned? I think Cheney wouldn't care about a "legacy" and might just be more effective at this stage of the game.
Seems like the last two years of a second term tend to be like this.
Once again, you've got nothing.
So you dont think Bush bears the responsibility of what has happened here? Is it your position that he tried his best? What we have is a President that has danced with the left and the moderates and is now being stripped of any of this authority and capability to run the show.
I just heard that George Mitchell is being considered as a replacement. If true?, they can tar and feather him and make him dance like a monkey and no one can come to his defense.
Remember when Bush 1
Liberals won't be happy until they get a milk toast type in this position.
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Can't help but think that a strong "leader" would have gotten Bolton through given that the President's "party" held both Congress and Senate.
Same goes for the ANWAR/ energy legislation.
Time for strong leadership from the White House has passed.
Our real problem, with respect to Amb. Bolton's confirmation, was Senator John Chaffee (R-RI), who inexplicably receieved support from the President and the RNC despite is disgraceful and disloyal conduct.
Yes, a "handful" of unappeasables have made sure of that.
Exactly!
But let's blame Bush instead. He should have held a gun to Chaffee's head, you know?
The "team" deserted Bush long ago.
You're on the wrong web site, pal.
Yeah, they're called voters. And some of it, I believe, is just nature taking it's course. The last two years of second terms seem to be like this. Hell, so far he's getting off easy. He's not being investigated--yet. And anyway, GWB wasn't up for reelection this last time around. The so-called unappeasables reelected him in 04. Oh well. Life goes on.
You do what you did, you get what you got.
Sorry...Bolton deserves better from Bush...he should go to the mat for this guy if it means shutting down congress....enough of this rolling over crap
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