Annan: Bolton Must Cooperate With Envoys

[sabra]

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Annan: Bolton Must Cooperate With Envoys

AP) --

U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said Monday he looked forward to working with John Bolton but warned that the new U.S. ambassador to the United Nations will have to negotiate with 190 other countries to get what he wants.

Annan and U.N. diplomats played down the significance of President Bush's decision to appoint Bolton while Congress is out of session as a way to bypass Democrats who had blocked a vote in the Senate.

"I think it is the president's prerogative and the president has decided to appoint him through this process," Annan said. "From where I stand we will work with him as the representative of the president and of the government."

In the months since Bush first nominated the fierce critic of the United Nations, diplomats here had demurred when asked about Bolton's criticism and reputation for speaking his mind, saying they would work with him like they do with everyone else.

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[fooj]

1. Rotsa Ruck!

Peace.

[wtbymark]

2. on his first day...

I hope somebody in the assembly throws a coffee cup at him!

[SammyWinstonJack]

6. McDonalds' HOT, coffee.

:evilgrin:

[bryant69]

3. Well what else can he say?

From his perspective, it's a legitimate ambassador - so he has to deal with him.

I wonder how long Bolton will be there though.

Bryant
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[louis-t]

4. Fat chance.

This is my second post stating my prediction that Bolton will most likely resign before the end of the year. It ain't gonna be pretty folks.

[oasis]

5. Bolton goes to the UN with a scalet letter on his forehead: "W".

[mtnester]

7. Har har...starting his work day branded

bet he ends up being the whipping boy, and the one standing in the corner during recess cause NO ONE WILL TALK TO HIM (cept the UK guy)

Ostracization...not a pretty picture..I am still hoping part of the room will stand up and walk out on his first day.

[jimshoes]

8. Yeah sure,

leopards are known for changing their spots occasionally. NOT!