Posted by
Contrarian Guitarist on Friday, December 08, 2006 12:00:05 AM
Was James Baker really the best man for the job?
From a November 1st, 2004
article in The Nation...
"But critics expressed grave concern about whether Baker was an appropriate choice for such a crucial job. For instance, one of Iraq's largest creditors is the government of Saudi Arabia. The Carlyle Group does extensive business with the Saudi royal family, as does Baker's law firm, Baker Botts (which is currently defending them in a $1 trillion lawsuit filed by the families of September 11 victims). The New York Times determined that the potential conflicts of interest were so great that on December 12 it published an editorial calling on Baker to resign his posts at the Carlyle Group and Baker Botts to preserve the integrity of the envoy position."
This expose dates back to just before the 2004 election, and therefore is critical of the Bush appointed Baker. It was titled, "James Baker's Double Life: A Special Investigation". Will similiar exposes be printed now?