Rick Allen: “I rise to offer to my colleagues my strong and unequivocal support for John Bolton and his nomination to be our United…”

“I rise to offer to my colleagues my strong and unequivocal support for John Bolton and his nomination to be our United States representative to the United Nations. John Bolton was picked by the President. A President ought to be able to bring people into his administration, men and women, who share the values, the aspirations, the goals, of that administration. This President also represents the views of most Americans who believe the United Nations needs reforming. We need to bring someone into that position to get those reforms done. I believe very strongly John Bolton is exceptionally well-qualified for this task. This is a time of change, a time of improvement that is necessary for the United Nations. During the protracted committee process, we saw all sorts of sensationalized charges and outright fabrications against John Bolton. His nomination nonetheless, has finally reached the Senate where I am sure my colleagues will see the wisdom in confirming John Bolton. This debate provides an opportunity to have a full discussion on John Bolton and his qualifications to serve as Ambassador to the United Nations. What has been lost in this entire debate from the very beginning as they are off on tangents, detours, and all sorts of allegations. What is being missed--and what I hope my colleagues and the American people will focus on--is the dire need for change in the United Nations. The need for accountability, the need for scrutiny, the need for reform.…”