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McCain Snarls, But Senate OKs Hill as Iraq Ambassador

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 21, 2009 8:45 PM CDT

(Newser) – The Senate tonight approved Christopher Hill to be the next ambassador to Iraq, overriding the strong objections of John McCain, the Hill reports. McCain argued that Hill doesn't have enough Mideast experience, and he also criticized his work as ambassador to North Korea. Despite the opposition, the Senate approved the appointment by a vote of 73-23.

“Now is not the time to send a person who I believe is not only unqualified on the face of it, but also has, in my view, not conducted himself in the most admirable fashion in his previous work,” McCain said, citing North Korea's recent missile launch. “I don’t believe it is appropriate to select as our next ambassador someone who will require on-the-job training on Iraqi affairs and Middle East issues.”

In this March 25 file photo, Christopher Hill testifies on Capitol Hill.
In this March 25 file photo, Christopher Hill testifies on Capitol Hill.   (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Christopher Hill testifies on Capitol Hill in March.
Christopher Hill testifies on Capitol Hill in March.   (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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COMMENTS
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Mad
Apr 22, 2009 4:12 AM CDT
John, STFU, no one cares WTF you say. You wish to be relevant? Get your soundbites from your daughter
sache
Apr 22, 2009 1:41 AM CDT
McCain, shhh. Hush.
Caps
Apr 22, 2009 1:30 AM CDT
McCain should know, after all he chose the stupid women from Alaska.

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