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02/26/2006:

"Bolton Blasts U.N. 'Sex and Corruption'"

...U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Thursday is expected to unveil his major overhaul for management reform for the United Nations.

Bolton on Saturday also described the U.N. as inept for not being able to stop Iran's nuclear development and ``devaluing the IAEA,'' the International Atomic Energy Agency.

``Through all of this, the U.S. has been encouraged by Europe to pursue action through the U.N.,'' Bolton said, adding that patience of the administration was wearing thin.

Bolton was given a recess appointment by President Bush as ambassador to the United Nations on Aug. 1 after failing to win confirmation in the U.S. Senate. Because of the recess appointment, Bolton's term expires when the current Congress concludes on Jan. 3, 2007.

Bolton - who has a reputation for brilliance, obstinacy and speaking his mind - said in 1994 that it wouldn't make a ``bit of difference'' if the United Nations lost the top 10 stories from its 39-story headquarters.
guardian.co.uk

Yeah, a real philosopher king...