Senator Bill Nelson’s Response To My Email For John Bolton
Bill (at) billnelson.senate.gov
date Nov 29, 2006 3:55 PM
subject RE: Your response from Senator Bill Nelson
Dear Mr. Solomon:
Thank you for contacting me regarding President Bush’s recent appointment of John Bolton for a second term as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
The ongoing Global War on Terrorism requires that we cooperate with other nations. Now, more than ever, we must foster our relationships in the global community. Our membership in the UN serves an important strategic purpose in advancing U.S. policies and interests through multilateral diplomacy. The U.S. played a major role in the creation of the UN and continues to maintain a strong leadership role throughout the organization.
As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I was an active participant in John Bolton’s first Senate confirmation process. I did not support John Bolton’s nomination based on failures in his past job as Arms Control Negotiator. Both Iran and North Korea increased their nuclear know-how and their arsenal of weapons during his tenure in office. For these reasons, I voted against his nomination in committee. As you know, President Bush appointed him Ambassador to the UN without proper Senate confirmation, and I am assessing his recent work at the United Nations. I will look carefully at all aspects of his performance and character to determine his suitability for continued office.
I appreciate your taking the time to be informed on this issue. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future.
