Wolfowitz Picked for Arms Control Panel

WASHINGTON — Former World Bank chief Paul Wolfowitz will head a high-level advisory panel on arms control and disarmament, the State Department said Thursday.

The move by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice marks a return to government for Wolfowitz, a conservative with close ties to the White House. As deputy defense secretary under President Bush, he was a major architect of the Iraq war.

Wolfowitz was replaced as World Bank chief last June after a stormy two-year tenure. His leadership was undermined by a furor over a hefty compensation package he arranged in 2005 for a bank employee who was also his girlfriend.

Wolfowitz will become chairman of the International Security Advisory Board, which reports to the secretary of state. The panel is charged with supplying independent advice on arms control, disarmament, nonproliferation and related subjects.

The portfolio includes commentary on several high-profile issues, including pending nuclear deals with India and North Korea and an offer to negotiate with Iran over its disputed nuclear program.

Wolfowitz currently is a defense and foreign policy studies expert at the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative Washington think tank.

Controversy over job arrangements for his companion, Shaha Riza, put the World Bank's staff of 10,000 worldwide in revolt, tarnished the bank's reputation and strained relations with other countries, especially Europeans, who led the charge for Wolfowitz's ouster.

Wolfowitz was essentially forced to step down after a special panel found that he broke bank rules. He was replaced by Robert Zoellick, who had been Rice's No. 2 at the State Department and the administration's top trade envoy.

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Comments

[mydogshakespeare]

Only 360 days of this madness left.

Then we begin the long process of reparation and healing. That is, IF we can get the worms back into the can.

[godlessclif]

Is this a joke? Like the Bob Dornan mental health task force?

[realitytrumpsbull]

Yet another asshole on parade...f­riends, buddies, cousins, and in-laws...­who's your buddy? LOL

[Cunningham]

The only place that war criminal should be going is to The Hague.

[MajorKong]

In a just world, Paul Wolfowitz would be spending the rest of his life changing bedpans at Walter Reed.

[ajax2]

The 'Peter Principle' has been changed to "Paul" in honor of Wolfoditz.

[knosiswar]

Sure, Paul, here's your security clearance, now, don't do anything that's not in the best interest of the American Public. Facist PNAC.

[forpeace]

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LOL.......­....... it's like the big CAT to be in charge of small little mice!!

These days THE Bigger the Criminal gets the better position!

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[Bobleblah1]

The total debasement of government and public service continues.
Wolfowitz and the crony's of his generation are a pariah to America and the world. These are people with no compass other than exploitation, cheating, stealing, murder, lies, and undeserved position.
I have seen thugs on the street that operate with a higher level of integrity than the Wolfowitz generation.
Its hard to believe how corrupt these people are.
The worst part is that the rationalization based belief system that people like Wolfowitz operate from, has them believing that somehow their helping America. All the while real people see them exactly as they are. Parasitic bloodsuckers of American life, liberty, and wealth. So-called leaders that literally prey on and exploit their own countryman.
FUCKING SCUMBAGS.

Where have the real leaders gone?
How can a whole generation abdicate all responsibility in leadership?
These people make me sick and the world will rejoice when they are gone.

[gcallaghan]

I'd be for selecting Wolfowitz for an important position if it was made by someone not associated with this administration. The logical actions to take is to ask Wolfowitz' opinion and, considering his track record at the World Bank and his assessments leading into the Iraq war, do the opposite. This simple formula guarantees every time. The problem with this administration hiring him is they'll follow his advice and continue to get it wrong.

[RTIII]

"Arms control" obviously means being a good shot.

Wolfowitz / arms control = fox / hen house

[betz55]

Wolfowitz is AIPAC, neocon, and an Israel firster through and through. He is nothing but a disgraceful scumbag who just can't accept his time is over. Go back to AIPAC Wolfie or better yet, pack your bags and go back to Israel. Your ilk are not wanted or needed here anymore. He will run this country into the ground and into war in the name of Israel and "defense" and make us more of a target than ever.

[MA]

I suppose the "comb licker" will get his girlfriend a job on it too..

[Boobaloo]

Are you f*cking kidding me?

Let me guess, Iran will be the first nation that Wolfowitz will be disarming.

What a joke. Lets all just surrender our citzenships and voting cards, this is just beyond ridiculous.

[bronceye]

His incompetence is proven. A perfect fit for neoconmen's agenda. Please, can we all pick a set time to feign surprise that bush would appoint a myopic, incompetent but loyal suit? They're just splitting up the ill gotten gains.