Ironically. in this case Mort Abramowitz has long been considered one of the toughest minded Foreign Service officers who. despite innuendo circulated to the contrary. strongly objected to U.S. troop reductions in Korea. In addition as Ambassador to Thailand. Abramowitz worked diligently to prove to the world that the inhumanity of Communist aggression in Laos and Kampuchea included the unprecedented usage of biochemical weapons. He also is widely recognized as the one Ambassador who realistically and compassionately made settlement of Indochinese refugees his highest concern. The Abramowitz incident raises disturbing questions as to the loyalty of those who consider themselves so qualified to interpret what is best for the President that they engage in rearguard action with a foreign government to reject his nominee. The country needs capable professionals like Mort Abramowitz.
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