Blog For Bolton

John Bolton’s confirmation as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. is one of the most important signals the U.S. Congress can provide the world that our leaders actually, really care about American values compared to the delicacies of feigned outrage from tyrants.

Powerline blog outlines the stark difference between supporters and opponents of Bolton:

One of the most disgraceful acts by the Democrats during the past Congressional session was their filibuster--and coordinated slander--of John Bolton, President Bush's nominee as United Nations Ambassador. President Bush courageously gave Bolton a recess appointment, which will expire in January unless he is confirmed by the Senate.

There are two aspects of this issue. The first is narrow: Bolton is a superb public servant who has done a great job as U.N. Ambassador. He deserves confirmation, and denying him even the right to a vote is outrageous. The second is broader: President Bush wants our U.N. Ambassador to be a man who recognizes the shortcomings of that organization, which are immense, and demands reform. He wants our Ambassador to be a man who represents the United States, and vigorously defends our interests.

The Democrats don't. They want a U.N. Ambassador who won't stick up for America; who won't hold the U.N. to account; who won't try to defend American interests, but rather will exchange fine words with the rest of the U.N. crew while nothing is done to address the pressing international problems that we face. This is, in short, a microcosm of the difference between the two parties on foreign policy.

It’s not entirely Democrats barring the door to Bolton. Such effetes as renominated Republican Senator Chafee of Rhode Island are now standing in his way. The Party actively supported Chafee against his more conservative primary challenger, only to have Chafee blackjack Bolton. Chafee better repay his debt quickly, and reverse track.

Meanwhile, Powerline points out the citizens’ lobbying effort mounted by Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist to phone your Senators IMMEDIATELY to tell them you expect support of Bolton’s confirmation before they go home to campaign with platitudes about standing up for America by actually demonstrating they do.

The website set up by Senator Frist has the phone numbers for all the Senators, or just go the United States section of the Government pages in front of your White Pages phone directory. Phone now, please.