Obama: What did she say?

To reinforce his intention to work more closely with the United Nations after the tensions of President George W. Bush's tenure, Obama plans to restore the ambassador's post to cabinet rank, as it was under President Bill Clinton, according to Democrats close to the transition.

"She's obviously one of Obama's closest advisers, so it underscores how much of a priority he's making the position," said Nancy Soderberg, a senior U.S. diplomat at the United Nations under Bill Clinton. "If you look at the last eight years, we obviously need to be more engaged at the UN and realistic about what the UN can do."

To reinforce his commitment, his dedication to the UN and his desire to work with the UN, he restored the UN Ambassador to cabinet position, just like under Clinton ... and we all remember how much commitment Clinton had to the UN. Americans were killed while serving under UN service in Somalia, and Rwanda occurred.

Means a lot, Mr. Baker.

Ms Soderberg - by placing this position (UN Ambassador) back as a cabinet level position he is showing how much of a priority he is making the UN ... is he? Did Bill? He put Americans in danger under the UN and ignored one million deaths. Is that engaging?

Be more realistic about the UN? What in the world does that mean. Expect more from the UN? if you do, millions more will die. Expect less? Well, you can always expect less and the US can do more - but that is the Bush view of the UN. You will recall Soderberg that Bush went to the UN and asked them to act. They were incapable of acting. They refused to act against Iraq.

I am not sure what the bigger joke is Ms Soderberg - the charade with Obama and his choice, or the UN.







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