"He is deeply devoted to the mission of the World Bank"US President George W Bush has nominated Robert Zoellick, former deputy secretary of state, to be president of the World Bank.
His nomination will be considered by the World Bank's 24-member board of governors, although the US nomination has always been accepted in the past.
Mr Zoellick would replace Paul Wolfowitz, who steps down on 30 June.
President Bush said of Mr Zoellick: "He has earned the trust and support of leaders from every region of the world."
"He is deeply devoted to the mission of the World Bank," he added (my emphasis on this quote.)
So -- it's not going to be Tony Blair-Clone then? Wonder what role he's got lined up then. Watch this space?