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President Accepts Bolton Decision with Deep Regret
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ABC News' Jessica Yellin and Jonathan Karl Report: UN Ambassador John Bolton will end his service in the Bush administration when his appointment ends at the end of the 109th Congress. Bolton will not be seeking another appointment.
In a statement, the President says he accepts Bolton’s decision “with deep regret” and is “deeply disappointed that a handful of United States Senators” prevented Bolton from receiving an up or down vote in the full 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," the President said in his statement, "This stubborn obstructionism ill serves our country, and discourages men and women of talent from serving their Nation.”
Bolton's resignation is effective this weekend. Alex Wolff -- currently Bolton's deputy -- will serve as acting Ambassador until a successor is named.
The President will meet with Bolton and his wife Gretchen later this afternoon.
December 4, 2006 | Permalink | User Comments (4)
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Pretty soon GW won't have any friends left!
Posted by: Ken | Dec 4, 2006 10:00:48 AM
Yet another sign of Bush weakness and GOP disunity.
Posted by: RH | Dec 4, 2006 1:05:14 PM
The one thing I'm sure of is that if GWB endorses someone, we know there is something wrong with the picture!
Posted by: NBM | Dec 5, 2006 5:32:44 AM
It's been a common thread to blame democrats, liberals or former President Clinton for the total incompetence of this administration.
Posted by: Kate | Dec 5, 2006 8:48:25 AM
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