The U.N.Human Rights Council endured years of scathing criticism from the Bush Administration.

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Bartlett said Bush wants a U.N. resolution within weeks, not months.

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Earlier today, President Bush addressed the U.N.

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To be sure, those insisting that the Bush administration pursue the U.N. option profess a willingness to provide a blessing, after a fashion.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy