3.17.2005
Bush Recommends Wolfowitz to Head World Bank (WashingtonPost.com)
By William Branigin
Washington Post Staff Writers
Wednesday, March 16, 2005; 11:47 AM
President Bush said today he is nominating Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul D. Wolfowitz to be the next president of the World Bank, tapping one of his administration's most controversial figures as the U.S. choice to head the 184-nation institution.
Bush confirmed the recommendation of Wolfowitz at a news conference this morning after a senior administration official had disclosed that the president was putting the name forward. The official said Wolfowitz wants the job and that no one has yet been chosen to replace him at the Pentagon.
Bush revealed his choice in response to a question at the press conference, an unusual way for a president to first make public such a nomination.
The choice of Wolfowitz is seen as likely to stir controversy because of his roles in advocating the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 and in formulating Bush's policy of preemptive military action. Known as one of the administration's leading hawks, Wolfowitz has earned a reputation as a forceful promoter of U.S. military operations abroad.
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Washington Post Staff Writers
Wednesday, March 16, 2005; 11:47 AM
President Bush said today he is nominating Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul D. Wolfowitz to be the next president of the World Bank, tapping one of his administration's most controversial figures as the U.S. choice to head the 184-nation institution.
Bush confirmed the recommendation of Wolfowitz at a news conference this morning after a senior administration official had disclosed that the president was putting the name forward. The official said Wolfowitz wants the job and that no one has yet been chosen to replace him at the Pentagon.
Bush revealed his choice in response to a question at the press conference, an unusual way for a president to first make public such a nomination.
The choice of Wolfowitz is seen as likely to stir controversy because of his roles in advocating the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 and in formulating Bush's policy of preemptive military action. Known as one of the administration's leading hawks, Wolfowitz has earned a reputation as a forceful promoter of U.S. military operations abroad.
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