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US Republicans divided over Bolton

CONFIRMATION PROCESS Comments by some Republican senators have put the nomination for UN ambassador in question, amid more allegations of abusive behavior

AP , WASHINGTON

Republican Senator John McCain, who has sometimes been at odds with Bush, said Bolton's reputation as having a volatile temper should not disqualify him from a job where he could help steer needed reform at the world body.

The Senate committee reached no consensus Thursday on whether to ask Bolton to return for more questioning. Bolton testified for eight hours last week and answered more questions in writing, but has been unable to stem a stream of allegations that he mistreated people he worked with and let his temper get away from him.

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