John R. Bolton

John Robert Bolton, (born November 20, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American political figure and diplomat. He is the current U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

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November 20 - 1948 - Baltimore - Maryland - American - U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations

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Bolton was nominated by President George W. Bush to become the Ambassador to the UN on March 7, 2005. His nomination had been the subject of a prolonged filibuster in the United States Senate by Democrats.

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George W. Bush - March 7 - 2005 - Filibuster - United States Senate - Democrats

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On August 1, 2005, President Bush used a recess appointment to install Bolton as Ambassador to the UN. This recess appointment will last until a new Congress convenes in January 2007.

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August 1 - 2005 - Recess appointment - January - 2007

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