K-W out

[Carl Remick]

>The White House had said it wants to stick to the tradition that the
>IMF post go to a European -- and even a German if possible -- but
>that it did not believe Mr. Koch-Weser had enough experience or
>political clout.

Consistent with what I posted here earlier, I do not believe Koch-Weser's 
humiliation has been in vain.  The pathetic temper tantrum the U.S. threw 
concerning this appointment has been well in keeping with America's ever 
more ham-handed approach to international affairs in general.  I cannot but 
believe that the U.S. has squandered diplomatic capital in getting its way 
here that it will find difficult to replace.

Carl
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