“„Also in Mr. Hill’s corner are three former Iraq ambassadors: Ryan C. Crocker, Zalmay Khalilzad and John D. Negroponte. The three wrote a letter supporting Mr. Hill for the post and urging the Senate to approve his nomination.
“„“We need his experience during this crucial time in Iraq,” they wrote in the letter. “His previous experiences will serve him greatly when addressing extreme challenges in Iraq.”