[Lurking Libertarian]

There is no objection to a recess appointment. The only good part is that it would expire when the new Congress convenes next January.

No, it doesn't expire until the end of the next session of Congress (Constitution, Art. II, sec. 2, cl. 3).

[wagglebee]

John Bolton was appointed in August, 2005 and his appointment ended when the new Congress convened in January, 2007. I agree, the reading is ambiguous.