#210 - George Bush: Creating Jobs, One Ravaged Country at a Time

Now accepting applicants for U.S. Ambassador to Iraq

I am looking for somebody who can run a big embassy, somebody who understands the relationship between an embassy and the military. Because one of the things that's going to be very important for the next ambassador to Iraq -- this will be the person that takes Jerry Bremer's place -- will be the willingness and capability of working with a very strong -- a country in which there's a very strong U.S. military presence, as well as a coalition presence. This person is going to need to have enough experience to basically start an embassy from the ground up, and also be willing to transfer certain people and authorities from the CPA to the embassy itself. In other words, it's a very complex task that's going to require a skilled soul. And we're in the process of searching it out now. (George W. Bush, in yesterday's remarks to the Travel Pool)

Connections to oil industry strongly preferred. Outstanding communication and analytical skills not required. Experience as any of the following a plus:

Whipping Boy (or Girl)

Fall Guy (or Gal)

Patsy (or Patrick)

The U.S. State Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.