Posted on 08/23/2016 6:03:45 PM PDT by RoosterRedux
John Bolton for Secretary of State? Trump could do a lot worse, and arguably not much better than the experienced diplomat and national-security analyst. Hugh Hewitt has been pushing the Trump campaign to start naming its Cabinet positions since Trump clinched the nomination, particularly when it comes to national-security appointments. Appearing on Hugh’s show this morning, Bolton endorsed Trump and said he’d be pleased to consider serving in that capacity, at least:
HH: Now let me turn to Donald Trump. I have urged him to name his cabinet. I have specifically urged him to name you as his Secretary of State designate. If Donald Trump asked you to serve in that capacity as Secretary of State, would you agree to do so?JB: Well, number one, with respect to your role, I am deeply grateful, and it’s an honor to be considered. You know, you’ve got to talk to somebody about a job like that. It’s not just enough to take a position so you can put it on your resume. You need to be sure, particularly with the State Department, you’ve got an understanding with the president. He runs foreign policy. Let’s be clear about that. But you have to understand exactly what your role would be and so on, and I think that’s a conversation any responsible person would have. But I’ve been honored, privileged, really, to serve in a number of senior positions at State and Justice over the years. And as you know, it’s an honor to serve the country. So obviously, you’d take it very, very seriously.
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Yeah!!!!!!!!!
Re: Bolton...Great American!
He’s experienced, sharp and fearless. He would be a great asset. I can’t think of anyone better.
The Bush doctrine will be vindicated. The 2003 invasion of Iraq will be the greatest decision of the 21st century. It got Muslims to fight each other and destroyed the Middle East, Russia, and Europe.
I like Bolton a lot. Very much.
But I hope there’s a position waiting for Rudy too.
He’s been very loyal to Trump, battling every weekend and during the week on TV.
John Bolton and Allen West are my top two choices for any of the cabinet positions
Rudy......Probably attorney general...that’s his bag...
Hard to believe that the corrupt and incompetent Hildebeest squatted in the same office for which the well-qualified and principled Bolton is being considered.
Yes!
He's a good man, but his family is blinded by its friendship with the Saudi Royal family.
They are playing the Bushes like a fiddle.
THIS is the man I’ve wanted to see as Secretary of State for donkeys’ years! He would be brilliant.
Let Rudy go. He is an Italian Jan Sobieski.
“Bolton: I’d be happy to serve as Trump’s SecState”
Probably not the best way to get the job.
Just ask Vice President Gingrich.
Bolton, I'm not so sure... I'm inclined to wish for some new blood, same as in the Oval Office.
Neocons need not apply!
THAT WOULD Be fANTASTIC
Bolton is one of the smartest people on the planet.
No effing way. I will write in Ronald McDonald’s name on my 2016 presidential ballot if Donald Trump lets this big-government neo-con globalist anywhere near his campaign.
I wondered if Rudi would be good for Homeland Security ..??
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