Those who know Powell best said two recent events provide insight into
his thinking.
Powell did not sign a letter from seven other former U.S. secretaries
of state or defense supporting Bolton, and his former chief of staff,
Lawrence B. Wilkerson, recently told the New York Times that Bolton
would be an "abysmal ambassador."
From The Washington Post, 4/22/05:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7420-2005Apr21.html
By Jim VandeHei and Robin Wright
Washington Post Staff Writers
Friday, April 22, 2005; Page A01
Former secretary of state Colin L. Powell is emerging as a
behind-the-scenes player in the battle over John R. Bolton's
nomination as ambassador to the United Nations, privately telling at
least two key Republican lawmakers that Bolton is a smart but very
problematic government official, according to Republican sources.
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I dunno. "Abysmal" might be a bit mild when describing Crazy John
Bolton.
Harry
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