The current US Ambassador to Iraq has been named the next US Ambassador to the United Nations. The President wants Zalmay Khalilzad, a Sunni Muslim born in Afghanistan, to succeed John Bolton, who could not get enough Senate votes for confirmation. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice made the announcement.
Bush Taps US Ambassador to Iraq Khalilzad for UN Post
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Guest:
Carol Giacomo - Diplomatic correspondent for Reuters
Host:
Warren Olney
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