A few days ago, I suggested that outgoing Iowa Congressman and House International Relations Committee Member Jim Leach be made John Bolton's successor as a "100% Sure Senate-Confirmed" US Ambassador to the United Nations.

Actually, my pal Keith Porter wrote the suggestion to me -- and though I was already thinking it -- I need to give him credit for the nudge.

Today, Congressman Earl Blumenauer gave a "morning hour" speech on the House...