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Swiss diplomacy over Iran nukes is 'farce': Bolton
2007-05-21
GENEVA, May 20, 2007 (AFP) - Swiss diplomatic moves to resolve the dispute over Iran's nuclear programme by compromises on both sides are a "farce" and should be withdrawn, former US ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton said on Sunday.

The so-called "Swiss Paper" proposes that Iran freeze its work on sensitive nuclear activities while world powers halt UN sanctions action, in the hope that this mutual pause will create room for manoeuvre.

Bolton, who was a leading hawk in the Bush administration in the run-up to the invasion of Iraq, told Swiss newspaper SonntagsZeitung that the plan is a "farce". "Switzerland should keep out of it," he added.
Posted by:Steve White

#8  The Swiss effort here may be a farce, but have you tried the cheese?

Both are full of holes. One of these days people are finally going listen to Bolton and realize that the emperor UN has no clothes.
Posted by: Zenster   2007-05-21 17:19  

#7  So when has any Swiss diplomatic maneuvering been anything other than farce?
Posted by: DarthVader   2007-05-21 10:16  

#6  I agree with Bolton, however, I am as unaware as he of secret military preparations. We hard liners could get a welcome surprise.
Posted by: Sneaze   2007-05-21 09:59  

#5  The Swiss effort here may be a farce, but have you tried the cheese?
Posted by: Perfesser   2007-05-21 09:49  

#4  Joe/John in 08! The verbal one-two punch.
Posted by: Alaska Paul   2007-05-21 08:34  

#3  Fred Thompson/John Bolton in 2008!
Posted by: doc   2007-05-21 08:27  

#2  Fred is looking for a running mate?
Posted by: john   2007-05-21 07:10  

#1  What's going on? Mr. Bolton has been speaking publicly, loudly, and plainly on matters that technically are no longer his concern. Not that I object -- these things need to be said, by someone who'll be listened to, especially to offset George Tenet and his fellow travellers. But still, it's awfully unusual...
Posted by: trailing wife   2007-05-21 06:24  

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