Bush Sidesteps Senate, Installs Bolton as U.N. Envoy

By Daniela Deane
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, August 1, 2005; 10:27 AM

President Bush sidestepped the U.S. Senate on Monday and installed controversial nominee John Bolton as ambassador to the United Nations, saying the post was "too important to leave vacant any longer."

Speaking at the White House, Bush said he was sending Bolton to the United Nations with his "complete confidence."