[SJackson]

I am distressed that Bush has withdrawn his nomination. . .

Don't be distressessed. Recess appointments, if Clinton can use them, so can GWB

Bush names scholar Pipes to U.S. Institute for Peace

[cricket]

"Don't be distressessed. Recess appointments, if Clinton can use them, so can GWB"

. . .good point; the option is there at least, interesting to see if he uses it.