Senators Will Hear Testimony about John Bolton’s “Fitness” for the U.N.
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The New York Times ran an important editorial this morning titled “The Worst of the Bad Nominees.
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Chris Nelson: Carl Ford Rep “Impeccable” — Hagel Studying Bolton Questions — May be Reconsidering His Position
Chris Nelson is just the best in town when it comes to fine-tuning the importance of good rumors. Below is an excerpt from his 7 April Nelson Report: Nasty gossip. . .always more fun than plain old gossip. . .
Colin Powell: No Praise for John Bolton but Strong Praise for Bolton-Critic, Christian Westermann
While Colin Powell has steadfastly refused to comment on the nomination of John Bolton to serve as Ambassador of the United States to the U.N.
Big Time News: John Bolton Hearings to Expose Nasty, Internecine Fight Inside State Department over WMD Intelligence
I have heard for days that something very big was brewing regarding the upcoming John Bolton hearings — but I’m rather floored by the news that just hit via Douglas Jehl and Steven Weisman at the New York Times.
It’s Official: John Bolton Hearings Postponed Until Monday, 11 April
The hearings are officially postponed until Monday next week. Monday, April 11, 2005 Nomination of John R. Bolton to serve as Ambassador to the United Nations Time: 9:30 A.M. — 12:30 P.M. Break 2:00 P.M. — 5:30 P.M.
John Bolton Pal and Letter-Signer Defended Qaddafi and Libya Against Pan Am 103 Victims — Who Were Also Represented by His Law Firm
I have not had time to dissect the entire list of signers of “national security practitioners” who signed the “America Can Do it All Alone” letter circulated and organized by Frank Gaffney. However, there is one name that just screamed out at me when I took another look this morning: ABRAHAM SOFAER.
Where is Colin Powell? Bolton Supporters Get Endorsement from 5 Former Secretaries of State — But NOT HIS MOST RECENT BOSS
I kind of feel that letters with Al Haig on them are sort of like those that have Alan Keyes listed — but that’s a topic for another day. But five former Secretaries of State — James A.
The Tide Turns: Chafee Makes Political Space to Oppose John Bolton
Senator Chafee is sending signals that he is considering opposing John Bolton. This is amazinig and important news.
More time….More time….More time….and Bolton Hearings Get “Messy”
This just in….The hearings on John Bolton are most likely being rescheduled. This is not official. The current unofficial plan is to schedule the hearings on Monday, 11 April. This is good.
Balancing Respect for the Pope and the Politics of the Bolton Nomination
The big question that many of my like-minded friends who support American leadership in the world and who support American engagement in reforming the U.N. is whether it helps or hurts to postpone John Bolton’s hearings because of the Pope’s funeral in Rome. There is a Senate delegation heading to Rome.