Colombian Defense Minister Becomes Second Cabinet Member to Resign This We

[Judi Lynn]

Colombian Defense Minister Becomes Second Cabinet Member to Resign This Week
By Kim Housego Associated Press Writer
Published: Nov 10, 2003




BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) - Colombia's first woman defense minister, who launched all-out war on leftist rebels but openly feuded with the military brass, abruptly stepped down.
President Alvaro Uribe immediately accepted Defense Minister Martha Lucia Ramirez's resignation Sunday and appointed a U.S.-educated businessman with no military experience to replace her.

Ramirez became the second Cabinet member to quit Uribe's government in a week. Her resignation was announced by Uribe's office, which gave no explanation for the surprise move.

Her successor, Jorge Alberto Uribe said he would press on with efforts to crush a four-decade leftist insurgency but was also open to peace talks. (snip/...)

http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGA29PW5UMD.html

[Terwilliger]

1. kick

[R Hickey]

2. I bet the new guy was recruted by the CIA while he was here in college

Sure hope he don't cross the Bush organization, or they'll out him for sure.