[rintense]

I'm sorry, but as much as I hate to say it, I blame President Bush. He had the power to make a recess appointment here, and he didn't do it.

[Dane]

I'm sorry, but as much as I hate to say it, I blame President Bush. He had the power to make a recess appointment here, and he didn't do it

Maybe Estrada didn't want a recess appointment. It is only good till Jan. 2005.

What Estrada probably wanted was an up and down vote which the petulant demos refused to have.

[deport]

I'm sorry, but as much as I hate to say it, I blame President Bush. He had the power to make a recess appointment here, and he didn't do it.

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You blame without knowing all the facts...... Do you know what Estrada's feelings were on a recess appt? If so please share with us.... Did Estrada want to work for free, no pay? Did Estrada want the recess appt marked with an asterisk next to his name? Was Estrada tired of being the pawn in a political fight?

Lots we don't know an most likely never will......