Reid: No documents, no Bolton

[deminks]

http://www.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/06/09/senate.bolton/index.html?section=cnn_latest

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Senate Democrats will not allow a vote on President Bush's choice for U.N. ambassador unless the White House hands over records of communications intercepts Bolton sought from the secretive National Security Agency, Minority Leader Harry Reid said Thursday.

"You can't ignore the Senate. We've told them what we've wanted. The ball is in his court," Reid, D-Nevada, told CNN. "If they want John Bolton as ambassador to the United Nations, give us this information. If they don't, there will be no Bolton."

But Reid said Bush is responsible for breaking the impasse -- not Democrats.

"The president is obstructing a vote on John Bolton," he said. "We've asked for simple information that Congresses over many decades that we have been in existence have been given by the White House."

(snip)

[Lucky Luciano]

1. give 'em hell Harry. nt

[Supersedeas]

28. Harry Freaking Reid!!!! Stand up Stand up!!!

[IndianaGreen]

46. Tom Daschle would have thrown in the towel weeks ago!

Nice to have someone with real claws in the leadership!

[dArKeR]

60. One of the Mods posted about 1 year before Daschle's election that

we had to do everything to support Daschle and get him elected. Yes of course that was correct. But me being the Devil's advocate, I posted that it would be better for Daschle to lose. The Dems needed to clean house. I said we are in the position we are in because of spineless Dems like Daschle. It would be better for America and the Dem Party to take a heavy loss and then start rebuilding.

Do I have a sixth sense?

(When he called aWol a loser, I called his office and asked why in the world did he apologize? Everyone paying attention knows W is a loser. Please tell the Senator to stand up for America. It's about time.) I swear to the above.

[tkmorris]

64. I agreed with you

Given that it would not change the power balance in the Senate that is. I would rather have seen Daschle keep his seat but not the leadership spot, however that was not going to happen. He could not lead effectively due to needing to pander to his constituents just to keep winning elections.

[dArKeR]

59. I'm really really getting a heck of a lot of respect for this guy!

I sort of got a bad impression of Mormons from one who was my roommate and the ones I've met overseas in Asia. I'm starting to really jumped to quickly to judgement.

[dArKeR]

62. Could the Dems growing a spine all be tired to 1 man, Al Franken?

The Guardian Angel sent by God to save America? One man holds the fate of America and the world in his mouth!

[Doomsayer13]

2. that's right - go harry!

[spotbird]

3. Maybe the Democrats will compromise

and let Bolton go if the Republicans try harder next time to select a sane nominee.

[sundancekid]

4. plain spoken toughness - take that to the ranch, shrubbie

[Supersedeas]

70. but someone must like garbled laden vagaries from the Monkey in Chief

[Richard Steele]

5. "The president is obstructing a vote on John Bolton,"

We need to keep repeating this.
It's short, sweet, and %100 TRUE.

[AuntiBush]

10. And "Its Bush's War"

[wtmusic]

14. Harry is our Karl Rove

He really has a knack for just the right thing to say... :thumbsup:

[NEOBuckeye]

47. Don't insult the Senator

Rove isn't all that.

[wtmusic]

67. Getoutahere...

Rove is amazing. He is a spin master. Just because he works for the dark side doesn't mean he isn't very good at what he does

[gratuitous]

6. Dead solid perfect!

"The president is obstructing the vote on John Bolton." Stand firm, Harry! Stand firm, Democrats! No information, no vote. This administration has demonstrated over and over again that it can't be trusted, and until you have had a chance to examine the totality of the nominee's record, he doesn't get his precious up or down vote.

Period. End of story.

[mctrotter5]

7. Gosh, maybe Bush is the obstructionist!

[GetTheRightVote]

8. I love it, give them hell Harry, loving it

Dems staying together and strong.

:kick:

[AuntiBush]

9. Ball falls flatly on Bush, now! Reid now has "Spine!"

Rep. Nancy Pelosi was granted a news brief (on C-SPAN, no other station), and she's calling for a 9/11 commission report, and talking about extremists judges and their nominations.

The Democrats are growing "Spine." Finally...

She's defending Dean, too and knocking the Republicans.

[Helga Scow Stern]

11. Hey Harry!

Thanks for having a spine!

[truth2power]

12. Hahahaha!! That IS funny!!

Way to go, Reid! :yourock:

I'm reminded that that's the way you deal with recalcitrant 5 year olds...give them simple choices. Or you say, "We'll do X as soon as Y". You state mater-of-factly, "We'll go to the park as soon as you've picked up your toys."

Excellent strategy to deal with the man-child. :evilgrin:

[0007]

13. ....hit em hard Harry!

[seemslikeadream]

58. RUN HIM OVER

:hi:




.....

[bvar22]

15. Quick!

Somebody handcuff the DLC Senators to a radiator and duct tape their mouths before they compromise again. We can't afford to appease hitler...oops, I mean bush* again!

[Beetwasher]

16. Good Thing We Still Have the Fillibuster

I'm just sayin'...

[drm604]

38. I think you're confusing this

with the judicial filibuster. This isn't the same thing, no one has threatened to eliminate this type of filibuster.

[Beetwasher]

54. You Never Know

How they would have applied they're potential new found powers. Do you think it really matters to the Repubs? Just watch them threaten now.

[stevedeshazer]

17. Best CNN headline in a long time

That's to the point. No ambiguity there. :thumbsup:

[babsbunny]

18. Go On with your Bad Self Harry!!!

The Dems (a few) Are carrying the whole load! I think it won't be long before we have more "brass ones" than we know what to do with!!!! Things are turning, and I know I have been praying my ass off! For Impeachment for this President, and for patience for MEEEEEEEE!!!

[grytpype]

19. Hell yeah!

Give 'em Hell Harry!

[EFerrari]

20. And to think I thought Reid looked too meek!

He's just the man to deal with this obstructionist pResident!

:rofl:

[acmavm]

21. Harry and Howard. Two of the most honorable men in the country.

They make me proud to be a dem.

Now if only Wes runs for the Presidential nomination again. I'll be in political heaven.

[renate]

69. I agree with you

about Wes... but remember to add John Conyers to that list! Honorable, brave, and never gives up!

[Coexist]

22. Give 'em hell, Harry!

[pissed_American]

23. GOOD !! Fuck `em!!!

We ain`t takin` this shit NO MORE !!!


C`mon Bush, I know you understand THAT lingo.

[pinniped]

24. Reid forgot this is the most secretive, most corrupt group of...

thugs this country has ever seen. Well, at least half the populace realize that fact.

=="We've asked for simple information that Congresses over many decades that we have been in existence have been given by the White House."==

[still_one]

25. so what can Reid do to stop the vote?

[Toots]

27. Filibuster

I don't believe they have sixty votes for Bolton lined up so we can stop this nomination dead unless some Democrats defect.

[still_one]

48. thanks, I sure hope the dems stand together on this one

[katinmn]

26. "You can't ignore the Senate. "

Stick to your guns, Harry!
:thumbsup:

[Iowa]

29. Perfect! Well spoken Harry! (n/t)

[Placebo]

30. He gave an excellent interview to CNN today...

he's the best senate leader we've had in well...a while. :)

[Lucky Luciano]

31. Another DU link with the interview in which he says

that the White House is obstructionist:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=1843004&mesg_id=1843004

[deminks]

34. Great video !

Thanks for the link.:hi:

[Rainscents]

66. Great Video!!! Thanks!

You go Harry!!!:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[u2spirit]

32. Would Daschle have said this?

Hardee harr har! Harry got respect from me for this. Perfect phrasing. Needless to say, I'm sure Jacko will capture the headlines.

[Generator]

33. Again with the Dems showing spine!

More hope. Another Dem with (shout out to the ladies) OVARIES! Please learn these words all of you:

No backing down.


Ah..I'm liking this Reid fellow. Just hopr he has no comments on Dean so I can keep liking him. ;)

[Rayjay]

35. Harry Reid for Prez ?

[Lucky Luciano]

36. Interesting notion. nt

[bklyncowgirl]

80. Y'know....

There are major issues I don't agree with the guy on but I could go for that.

Harry ain't now wussy wiberal Democrat.

[msmcghee]

37. This ties in directly with the DSM (Downing Street Minutes)

Bolton was obviously out to fix the intelligence around the policy and was not too worried about ruffling any feathers.

This not only proves that Bush and Blair were lieing through their teeth - but shows how unfit Bolton is for any job that requires brains rather than bluster and stron-arm tactics.

God, these people need to be destroyed. How long do we have to wait.

[slay]

40. No kidding.. are they waiting til the country is totally wrecked

before they finally admit WE HAVE A PROBLEM? If so, looks like we might not have to wait much longer! I say - Do it now, while there is still a country left to save.

[jdog]

39. Harry: You are doing what I want you to do!!! n/t

[Endangered Specie]

41. Hark! is that a spine I see!

:o :)

[ckramer]

42. Reid, D-MAN!

[clydefrand]

43. Harry, go ahead, make our day...every day! We love it.

[Arugula Latte]

44. Oh yeah.

This is the way you play politics, boys and girls!

Stick it to the bastards, Harry!

[AX10]

45. Filibuster Bolton!

I'll send an email of support!

[journalist3072]

49. I just hope they stick to this pledge

Bolton needs to be filibusterd.

Also, they need to call Condi Rice up to Capitol Hill, and ask her why she essentially instructed her staff to impeded a Senate Foreign Relations Committee investigation.

She told her staff she didn't want any information about Bolton coming out of the State Dept, that may jepordize his chances for confirmation. Hello, that's obstructing a Congressional investigation.

[wisteria]

50. Me. to!

I don't want to see a few good democrats and a few good repubs get together and make nice and come out with another compromise on Bolton like they did with the judges. Actually, I don't want to see any deals. I want to see Bolton's nomination defeated.

[msanthrope]

51. Finally!!! Reid, go kick some ass!! n/t

[TankLV]

52. Giv e 'em hell, Harry! Way to go. Now , don't give in!

I am more impressed every day with him, as opposed to being increasingly disappointed with Obama.

Nice to see dems fighting for once.

[AngryWhiteLiberal]

53. Reid KICKS Dachle's ass. Thank heavens for a SPINED DEM LEADER!

I'm not detecting any waffle in Reid's statements, activities, or strategies over the past few months. It's so refreshing to have a leader who DOES NOT BACKDOWN.

JB

[Edgewater_Joe]

55. Oh NO! Now Biden & Lieberman & Richardson's Gonna Be MAD!

Are you sure Reid cleared it with the Politeness Police of the Democratic Losers' Council?!

[Sparkly]

56. Hurray for Harry!!!

:bounce:

[Stinky The Clown]

57. Tough Guy Harry Reid ... looks like an accountant, acts like a

classic film noir tough guy.

Give 'em hell, Harry!

[genius]

61. Good statement. Now, let's hope he holds to his position.

If so, it'll be the best thing he's done this year.

[central scrutinizer]

63. But, Harry already has the document he needs

it is called the Downing Street Minutes and Bolton was one of the key figures in "fixing the intelligence to fit the policy."

[Straight Shooter]

65. We can't say it enough here on Dem Underground, GIVE 'EM HELL, HARRY!

:yourock:

[Tiggeroshii]

68. isn't he mormon?

I used to think mormon's were just a buncha no good crazies who just jumped on the mormon band wagon, blindingly voting right. He's one mormon that says to people they probably aren't ALL that bad...

how many liberal mormons do YOU know?

[marshall]

72. Many liberal Mormons

I have a friend who is a religion professor at BYU (Brigham Young University, a Mormon university in Provo, UT) who is a very active liberal, so the stereotype does not always fit.

[swag]

71. Balls, mate.

Well done, Harry.

[redqueen]

73. Well there's some good news.

I'd like to see more of this, that's for sure.

[Massachusetts]

74. You keep em in line Harry!

[DeepModem Mom]

75. kick

[progressoid]

76. go Harry go!!

[wryter2000]

77. All right, Reid

We need some kind of tasteful smilie for someone with stones.

[grumpy old fart]

78. No Doc, No Bolton, No Docs, No Bolton, No Docs, No Bolton, No Docs, No....

and let's stick to it!!!!!!

[fob]

79. Hey bush* all we want is an up'r'down vote, so give Harry the docs!

Good work Reid!

[Zenlitened]

81. Sweet! Plain and simple, direct and to the point. And standing firm!

THAT'S exactly what we need! :applause:

[AaronforAmerica]

82. http://www.StopJohnBolton.com

Hi,

I thought some of you may be interested in helping with a petition site that several of us former Wes Clark campaign staff members just put it. Its an email petition to Senators urging them to vote against John Bolton. I hope you check it out:

http://www.StopJohnBolton.com

Thanks!

take care,
Aaron

[Pystoff]

83. Finally!

That's it Harry put your foot down and don't waver! Bush thinks it's his way and that's it take a stand and let the prick know the Senate is still there. No backing down or compromises this time! Thing is smells like BushCo is hiding something on Bolton that might hurt...:evilgrin: ...wonder what it might be hehe.

[Name removed]

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[deacon2]

85. Reid retains possession of both his testicles

I imagine Joementum and other Democratic castrati are envious, having served theirs up at the first sign of opposition.

[PopSixSquish]

86. You Go Harry!

I really like this guy! He's as tough as they come.

[Gyre]

87. YOWZA!!!

You go Harry!!!:)

Gyre

[vickie]

88. I love Harry Reid! What a man!