[DOC] [TLE] In Washington, Few Trifle With Jesse Helms - The New York Times [PAR] Aug 2, 1997 ... Sen Jesse Helms's ability to block William F Weld's nomination to be ... Trying to 
halt the appointment of ambassadors has been a Helms speciality. .... an 
ambassador to that country who, like Mr. Weld, supports the use of... [DOC] [TLE] Senator Helms Blocks William Weld Ambassador Nomination | The ... [PAR] The Jesse Helms Center | Free Enterprise, Principled Leadership, Traditional 
American Values ... Senator Helms Blocks William Weld Ambassador Nomination 
... a committee chairman blocked Presidential appointment without holding a 
hearing. ... he nominate Weld as Ambassador to any other countryjust not 
Mexico. [DOC] [TLE] Massachusetts Governor Weld Nominated to Be Ambassador to ... [PAR] It is unusual to appoint members of the other party to ambassadorships ... 
According to Jones, Weld is sensitive to Mexican culture and knowledgeable 
about the country's ... Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair Jesse Helms (R
-NC), whose ... ambassador," Helms stated, adding that he would block Weld's 
nomination... [DOC] [TLE] William Weld - Wikipedia [PAR] William Floyd Weld (born July 31, 1945) is an American attorney, businessman, 
and politician ... Following his appointment as United States Attorney for 
Massachusetts in 1981 by President Ronald .... His nomination stalled after 
Senate Foreign Relations committee Chairman Jesse Helms refused to hold a 
hearing on the... [DOC] [TLE] Jesse Helms vs. William Weld - CNN.com [PAR] Sep 12, 1997 ... I have a feeling Weld will be in politics long after Helms has gone to that great ... 
Nor is his blocking a hearing on the appointment of Gov. Weld ... on Weld for 
ambassadorship for any other country where drugs are not a issue? ... situation 
regarding the nomination of William Weld for ambassador to Mexico. [DOC] [TLE] William Weld Bows to Helms, Senate Traditions - CSMonitor.com [PAR] Sep 16, 1997 ... Former governor of Massachusetts halts bid to become ambassador to Mexico. ... 
WASHINGTON  William Weld's withdrawal of his nomination as ... or two very 
determined senators can block legislation or appointments they don't like. ... as 
Foreign Relations Committee chairman Jesse Helms (R) of North... [DOC] [TLE] Jesse Helms, White Racist - Washington Post [PAR] Jul 7, 2008 ... David S. Broder's column from August 2001 on Helms's retirement. ... What really 
sets Jesse Helms apart is that he is the last prominent unabashed white racist 
politician in this country ... to block the appointment of former Massachusetts 
governor William Weld as ambassador to Mexico and, just this year,... [DOC] [TLE] washingtonpost.com: Ambassador Fight Worries Mexico [PAR] Jul 28, 1997 ... "It is in our interest to have a strong ambassador with good access to the ... Jesse 
Helms, who is trying to block Weld's appointment. ... Mexico's pride was bruised 
earlier this year by fiery U.S. congressional debates over whether to certify this 
country as an ally in the drug war. ... "Bill Weld is both of those.". [DOC] [TLE] Helms derailing key Clinton appointments abroad [PAR] May 19, 1999 ... On Tuesday, the administration's nominee for ambassador to Brazil, J. Brian ... 
Jesse Helms, the powerful ... whose nomination has been blocked by Helms' 
committee for about a year ... William Weld, a Republican, who withdrew his ... 
further appointment of an ambassador to this vitally important country.''. [DOC] [TLE] US ambassadors are latest casualty of Senate gridlock, dozens ... [PAR] Sep 1, 2014 ... Amid Senate gridlock, ambassador positions remain unfilled ... Countries wonder 
whether we mean what we say about the strength of ... when Senator Jesse 
Helms, the late North Carolina Republican, ... in which Helms blocked 
Massachusetts Governor William F. Weld's nomination to the post in Mexico.). [DOC] [TLE] Atwood Withdraws Nomination - CBS News [PAR] May 18, 1999 ... Jesse Helms. ... William Weld to be ambassador to Mexico. ... further the 
appointment of an ambassador to this vitally important country," Atwood said ... 
He said it was clear that Helms would continue to block the nomination. [DOC] [TLE] Angry Clinton on verge of

Question: Jesse Helms blocked William Weld's appointment as ambassador to this country
Answer: Mexico