Coburn Cites Senate's 'Biggest Mistake'

U.S. Senator Tom Coburn says the Senate's "biggest mistake" is not confirming John Bolton as U. N. ambassador. Coburn told The Oklahoman's Washington Bureau that Bolton, who said yesterday he's resigning, did a great job representing the U. S. at the UN during a time when U.S. policies are unpopular there. Coburn said Bolton would have been confirmed had his nomination reached the Senate floor for a full vote. Bolton angered some liberal Democrats when he refused to join others calling for passage of the U. N.'s global ban on guns, and when he was critical of U. N. policies and actions in some parts of the world.

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