WASHINGTON (AFP) — Prospects for veteran US diplomat Christopher Hill's Senate confirmation as US ambassador to Iraq brightened Tuesday as one of his vocal critics pledged not to block the nomination. "There are better choices out there. But at the end of the day we need an ambassador and, you know, he has many talents," Republican Senator Lindsey Graham told reporters after "a good meeting" with Hill last week. "My concern is that this is a very important position. It would be better (to) have somebody who's knowledgeable in the area, knows the players, but we'll see," he said. "I...
