His new ambassador has even given him a head start.

"Let me talk with our new ambassador for a moment."

The Secretary herself spoke to it last week when she met with the new ambassador here.

"First thing tomorrow I want to talk to that new ambassador who just arrived here."

No new ambassador has been named, although an appointment is expected soon.

Israeli officials, including the new Ambassador here, paint a different picture.

However, a start date as new ambassador to Venezuela wasn't announced.

Some 40 new ambassadors have been chosen, and soon will be announced.

The new ambassador was given military honors at the President's residence.

With the arrival of a new ambassador, matters do not improve.