Damn, Damn, Damn

December 4th, 2006

John Bolton is calling it quits.

The following is an exceprt from President Bush’s statement accepting his resignation:

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. (emphasis added)

Bolton was the swift kick in the pants that the U.N. desperately (and rightfully) needed. Although the denial of his confirmation was a given, it’s still a shocking development nonetheless.

I hope the Dhimmicrats are happy.

Update: Bolton’s resignation letter (hat tip: Atlas Shrugs)


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3 Responses to “Damn, Damn, Damn”

  1. Sister Toldjah on December 4, 2006 December 4, 2006 - 8:15 am

    John Bolton resigns…

    Story here.
    I think he’s one of the greatest UN ambassadors we’ve ever had. He will be missed, not by the people who think we should play nice with evil, but by the people who believe evil should be called for what it is.
    Here’s Bush…

  2. UNCoRRELATED on December 4, 2006 December 4, 2006 - 9:07 am

    Bolton Resigns…

    It does not bode well for this country when talented men and women are disqualified from the kind of public service that might actually do this country and the world some good. John Bolton was obstructed by a handful of Democrats and one so-called Repu…

  3. James Hudnall on December 6, 2006 December 6, 2006 - 4:56 pm

    I’m sure the Dems will find another appeaser, The good news is the new head of the UN is someone Bolton rooted for. So that could mean positive change there. Kofi’s days are coming to an end.

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