added 2007 Thu May 31 18:25:23 by jovial
Robert Zoellick has been designated the new president of the World Bank following Paul Wolfowitz's departure. Many Germans remember him as the likeable mediator who helped bring about German reunification. But Zoellick's maxim is still "America first."
Robert Zoellick has been designated the new president of the World Bank following Paul Wolfowitz's departure. Many Germans remember him as the likeable mediator who helped bring about German reunification. But Zoellick's maxim is still "America first."
added 2007 Wed May 30 20:47:44 by SusanParrish
President Bush said Wednesday he will nominate Robert Zoellick to be the 11th president of the World Bank, replacing Paul Wolfowitz, who was forced to step down. "He's deeply devoted to the mission of the World Bank; he wants to help struggling nations defeat poverty," Bush told reporters at the White House.
President Bush said Wednesday he will nominate Robert Zoellick to be the 11th president of the World Bank, replacing Paul Wolfowitz, who was forced to step down. "He's deeply devoted to the mission of the World Bank; he wants to help struggling nations defeat poverty," Bush told reporters at the White House.
