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Coleman says Kofi Annan should quit
Star Tribune ^ | 12/1/2004 | Rob Hotakainen

Posted on 12/01/2004 5:49:56 AM PST by abork

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Sen. Norm Coleman urged U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan Tuesday to resign because of a scandal involving the U.N.'s oil-for-food program.

"I'm simply saying he was the guy in charge during the course of this massive fraud. ... He really should step aside," Coleman, R-Minn., said in an interview.

(Excerpt) Read more at startribune.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: annan; kofi; quit

1 posted on 12/01/2004 5:49:56 AM PST by abork
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To: abork

I think its a little early to handicap 2008, but Coleman is sinking his teeth into this and if he is successful in making this issue high profile enough to get media attention, then I would say his name would be at least mentioned. Frankly whatever ambition serves to subdue the UN beast is fine with me. But its definitely a resume maker for national attention. Just speculating.


2 posted on 12/01/2004 6:04:24 AM PST by Kay Syrah (nice finish)
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To: Kay Syrah

Norm's a Hawkeye. Gotta like him.


3 posted on 12/01/2004 6:20:38 AM PST by Eric in the Ozarks
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To: abork
Whut choo talkin' bout, Kofi?


4 posted on 12/01/2004 6:23:54 AM PST by Denver Ditdat (Ronald Reagan belongs to the ages now, but we preferred it when he belonged to us.)
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To: abork
What????????????? A Senator with cojones?
5 posted on 12/01/2004 6:29:32 AM PST by geedee (History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid.)
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To: Eric in the Ozarks

I'm actually surprised at Norm's performance here. Until now he's been just another spend-happy senator waiting for the next election.


6 posted on 12/01/2004 6:31:26 AM PST by AmericanChef
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To: abork

>>>>"I'm simply saying he was the guy in charge during the course of this massive fraud. <<<<<<

Well Norm , I am saying he was involved in it up to his ears.


7 posted on 12/01/2004 6:38:44 AM PST by sgtbono2002
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To: abork

Racist, intolerant go-it-alone bigot!


8 posted on 12/01/2004 6:41:44 AM PST by Guillermo (Michael Moore is fat)
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To: abork

In a related matter of importance, Kofi Annan stated, "Oh really, well I think Norm Coleman should quit." : )


9 posted on 12/01/2004 7:02:27 AM PST by Bluegrass Conservative
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To: AmericanChef

He just got in.


10 posted on 12/01/2004 7:19:40 AM PST by Eric in the Ozarks
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To: abork
A more suitable employment opportunity.


11 posted on 12/01/2004 2:44:16 PM PST by Blue Highway
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To: abork

When has a leftist ever done the right thing?

Koffee will do a Bill Clinton and blame everyone but himself. It's in the play book.


12 posted on 12/01/2004 2:48:03 PM PST by Bullish
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To: AmericanChef

I had heard Sen. Coleman was doing an exceptional job for a freshman Senator before flying up to MN to campaign the week before the election, where I got to meet the Senator. I was impressed with your Governor and a few Congressmen as well. Maybe one of them (Kennedy?) will take on Dayton at the mid-term.


13 posted on 12/01/2004 7:50:18 PM PST by ConservativeLawStudent
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To: abork
MASTER LIST UN OIL/SEX FOR FOOD SCANDALS
14 posted on 12/02/2004 3:43:49 AM PST by GailA (Praise GOD and our Lord Jesus that GW won.)
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