Tuesday, December 05, 2006

"MISERABLE" RESIGNS AS UN AMBASSADOR

Bolton Resigns As UN Ambassador Ending Controversial 16-Month Term

John Bolton resigned as Ambassador to the United Nations on Monday ending a controversial 16-month term. In August 2005, Bolton was a given temporary recess appointment after he failed to be confirmed by the Senate. Last month President Bush re-nominated Bolton but a number of Democratic and Republican Senators announced they would not back his confirmation. We speak with UN expert Phyllis Bennis. [includes rush transcript]

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