PRESIDENTIAL NEWS CONFERENCE: BUSH ACCENTS FURTHER BOLTON SUPPORT
J. Grant Swank, Jr.
In his address to the American public this evening, US President George W. Bush gave added accent to his without-doubt support for John R. Bolton.
Mr. Bush made two particular emphases. One was that the United Nations needs radical change. He stated that we all know by now that there is an urgent press for the UN to have a complete overhaul. The issues are numerous. Therefore, with the US still an integral part of the UN proceedings, it is imperative that America does all that it can do to see improvements at the Manhattan edifice.
In other words, it’s not enough for America to criticize the UN for one weakness or another. There has been plenty of that complaining going on for years, particularly by patriotic Americans who wonder at times whether the United States should permanently move its membership out of the world community conclave.
The President stressed that America must stay in the UN, but stay with the intent of changing the UN. There is hope for the UN if there is renovation of its programming and perspective. The President has promised to do his part to involve America more in that endeavor.
With that in mind, Mr. Bush then underlined his ongoing support for John R. Bolton. He stated that "John has been asked questions about how he handled business regarding the United States Senate and he’s given very good answers.
"He’s a seasoned diplomat. He has been confirmed by the United States Senate four times. Mr. Bolton can get the job done at the United Nations.
"It makes sense to put somebody sensible and smart and confirmed four times as ambassador at the UN. The UN needs reform. It makes sense then to put somebody who is skilled at the UN.
"Mr. Bolton is an impressive fellow. The UN has had some problems that we have all seen. It it is to be affective, the UN has to clean up its problems. We need somebody from the US who will be straightforward about the issues."
In other words, Mr. Bush regards Bolton as a like persona who will get things done, forge ahead and not simply sit at the UN as a trophy piece.
What Dems are particularly afraid of in this matter is that Bolton will in fact accomplish much. That would be under the Bush administration. Dems don’t want that. They would rather dud out at the UN than see needed change while Republicans are in power.
That’s the bottom line as to the Dem delay on the Bolton passage. It’s political. It’s not Bolton’s personality. His personality is keen and decisive. Dems don’t want that for Dems are wafflers and uncertain. They are destroyers and nay-sayers.
What America needs is a Bush-like presence at the United Nations. Bolton is just that. Therefore, the sooner his approval to the UN, the better for America, the better for democracies around the world.
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In his address to the American public this evening, US President George W. Bush gave added accent to his without-doubt support for John R. Bolton.
Mr. Bush made two particular emphases. One was that the United Nations needs radical change. He stated that we all know by now that there is an urgent press for the UN to have a complete overhaul. The issues are numerous. Therefore, with the US still an integral part of the UN proceedings, it is imperative that America does all that it can do to see improvements at the Manhattan edifice.
In other words, it’s not enough for America to criticize the UN for one weakness or another. There has been plenty of that complaining going on for years, particularly by patriotic Americans who wonder at times whether the United States should permanently move its membership out of the world community conclave.
The President stressed that America must stay in the UN, but stay with the intent of changing the UN. There is hope for the UN if there is renovation of its programming and perspective. The President has promised to do his part to involve America more in that endeavor.
With that in mind, Mr. Bush then underlined his ongoing support for John R. Bolton. He stated that "John has been asked questions about how he handled business regarding the United States Senate and he’s given very good answers.
"He’s a seasoned diplomat. He has been confirmed by the United States Senate four times. Mr. Bolton can get the job done at the United Nations.
"It makes sense to put somebody sensible and smart and confirmed four times as ambassador at the UN. The UN needs reform. It makes sense then to put somebody who is skilled at the UN.
"Mr. Bolton is an impressive fellow. The UN has had some problems that we have all seen. It it is to be affective, the UN has to clean up its problems. We need somebody from the US who will be straightforward about the issues."
In other words, Mr. Bush regards Bolton as a like persona who will get things done, forge ahead and not simply sit at the UN as a trophy piece.
What Dems are particularly afraid of in this matter is that Bolton will in fact accomplish much. That would be under the Bush administration. Dems don’t want that. They would rather dud out at the UN than see needed change while Republicans are in power.
That’s the bottom line as to the Dem delay on the Bolton passage. It’s political. It’s not Bolton’s personality. His personality is keen and decisive. Dems don’t want that for Dems are wafflers and uncertain. They are destroyers and nay-sayers.
What America needs is a Bush-like presence at the United Nations. Bolton is just that. Therefore, the sooner his approval to the UN, the better for America, the better for democracies around the world.
For more: http://conservativeposts.us/ <http://conservativeposts.us/>
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