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Washington Week Show - # 4444
Washington Week Show # 4444 - Selling Security (social security), Weapons Warning, Vantage Points and Viewpoints. Host Gwen Ifill, guests include Alexis Simendinger, David Sanger, Gloria Borger, Karen Tumulty. 20.00.12 Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text : President Bush walks up to podium at White House, social security checks being printed, President Bush says "I have a duty to put ideas on the table, I'm putting them on the table." Kim Jong il, capitol dome, split screen of House and Senate, religious conservative speaker says "There's a majority on the Supreme Court that is, and you'll have to pardon me, but this is the way I see it, their un-elected and un-accountable and arrogant." Democrats celebrating outside, Dennis Hastert, Committee on Standards of Official Conduct sign, Tom DeLay. 20.01.35 DO NOT USE - Commercial 20.02.05 President George W. Bush walking up to podium in the East Room of the White House for a Presidential news conference. Footage of President Bush and Saudi Prince in Texas. 20.02.37 President George W. Bush at press conference says "I propose a social security system in the future where benefits for low income workers will grow faster than benefits for people who are better off." 20.08.28 President George W. Bush says "Kim Jong il is a dangerous person, and as David accurately noted there is concern about his capacity to deliver a nuclear weapon. We don't know if he can or not, but I think it's best when you're dealing with a tyrant like Kim Jong il to assume he can." 20.13.35 Majority Leader (R - TN) Senator Bill Frist says "In the spirit of civility, and with sincere hope for a solution, I make an offer..." Minority Leader (D -NV) says "I would say for a lack of a better description it's a big wet kiss to the far right Mr. President, just is not appropriate e, the rules are the rules." Footage of conservative religious activist. 20.19.37 Dennis Hastert (R - IL) House Speaker says "That's all that's in the press today is the ethics stalemate, we need to move forward, we need to get this behind us..." 20.23.37 Split screen of Gwen Ifill and footage of Tom DeLay and President Bush. 20.25.17 DO NOT USE - commercial
Washington Week Show - WW 4445 - "Open"
Washington Week Show # 4445 - Segments: "The Impact of War...Up Close" (Bombings in Iraq, Tony Blair re-elected), "Gauging Economic Indications," "Borderline Squabble." Hosted by Gwen Ifill, with guests Martha Raddatz, Barbara Slavin, Jeffrey Birnbaum, Gebe Martinez. Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text: car bombing aftermath in Iraq; Iraqi government; British Prime Minister Tony Blair saying, "It's a tremendous honor and privilege to be elected for a third term." British polling station; Tony Blair and wife Cherie; workers building wooden deck; CU gas pump (pumping gas); CU credit card being run through register; cars inside car dealership; Capitol Dome; illegal alien running across border; Nancy Pelosi; man having drivers license photo taken (DMV).
Washington Week Show - # 4446
Washington Week Show # 4446 - Without Recommendation (John Bolton), Prepping for Nuclear Fallout, This Is Not a Drill (private plane steers off course - Washington evacuated), Complex Relations (US/Russia relations). Host Gwen Ifill, guests include Michael Duffy, Jeanne Cummings, Pete Williams, Richard Kyle.
Washington Week Show - # 4451
Washington Week Show # 4451 - Facility Under Scrutiny (Guantanamo Bay Prison), Losing Steam, The Central Point, Judicial Fairness. Host Gwen Ifill, guests include Michael Duffy, Linda Feldman, David Broder, Joan Biskupic.
Washington Week Show - WW 4452 - "Open"
Washington Week Show # 4452 - Segments: "Hot Days - Hot Debate," "Elections Abroad" (Iran and Lebanon), "All On the Same Page?" (John Bolton, Social Security). Hosted by Gwen Ifill, with guests Martha Raddatz, Doyle McManus, Jim VandeHei, and Jackie Calmes. Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text: park area with Capitol Dome in the distance; aftermath of car bombing; Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfield says, "Timing in war is never predictable. There are no guarantees, and any who say that we've lost this war or that we're losing this war are wrong, we are not." Unidentified man says, "The public views this everyday, Mr. Secretary. More and more like Vietnam." American troops outside residence in Iraq (small explosion inside). Condoleezza Rice says, "We are supporting the democratic aspirations of all people." Middle Eastern woman placing ballot in box (voting). Capitol Dome. Bill Frist. John Bolton. Social Security checks being printed. Karl Rove speaking at a podium.
Washington Week Show # 4452
Washington Week Show # 4452 - Webcast Host Gwen Ifill, guests include Martha Raddatz, Doyle McManus, Jim VandeHei, Jackie Calmes. Gwen Ifill asks panelists questions sent in from viewers. 20.29.29 Tape Ends abruptly
Washington Week Show - # 4401
Washington Week Show # 4401 - The Next Step (Iraq), Seeking Support (NATO), Legal Access Issues (homegrown terrorism), Rate and Recovery (Economy). Host Gwen Ifill, guests include Martha Raddatz, Wayne Washington, Linda Greenhouse, Alan Murray. 20.00.11 Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text : Iraqi leaders, Paul Bremer, President Bush shaking hands with Tony Blair, men watching Saddam Hussein on television, Saddam Hussein, President Bush with leaders at NATO, american soldiers in Iraq, Supreme Court judges, Supreme Court building. 20.00.52 DO NOT USE - photos 20.00.55 Clip of auto plant, men placing windshield on car, exterior of house for sale (Remax For Sale sign), woman hands dollar bill to cashier. 20.01.23 DO NOT USE - Commercial 20.02.01 President George W. Bush says "Frankly, I feel comfortable in making the decision, because I feel comfortable about Prime Minister Allawi and President al-Yawer, these are strong people. They're gutsy, their courageous, they're how we say in Texas, stand up guys, the elite." 20.02.27 British Prime Minister Tony Blair says " ... and we're not walking out of this at all, we stay and support them, and we'll stay as long as it takes to make sure that that support is there for them so that we help them to that freedom and democracy they want to see." 20.07.28 President Bush shaking hands with Prime Minister Tony Blair at NATO. 20.24.08 Secretary of State Colin Powell singing on stage wearing construction outfit, supposedly singing a rendition of YMCA (lyrics might be reworked for political content) at an event in Indonesia (funny, surprising, unexpected). 20.25.04 DO NOT USE - commercial
Washington Week Show - # 4502
Washington Week Show # 4502 - Terror In London (terrorist attack), Supreme Speculation (Sandra Day O'Connor's replacement), Journalist Jailed. Host Gwen Ifill, guests include Dana Priest, David Sanger, Jeanne Cummings, Michael Duffy. 20.00.10 Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text : Aftermath of terrorist attack in London, emergency workers helping patient, wreckage of bus, President George W. Bush standing beside British Prime Minister Tony Blair, President Bush and other leaders seated at round table, Iraqi soldiers, aerial view of emergency vehicles on London street after bombing, British police officers. Prime Minister Tony Blair speaking to the press (President Bush and Jacques Chirac behind him) "This is not an attack on one nation, but on all nations, and on civilized people everywhere." President Bush seen speaking to press outside, says "We will not yield to these people, will not yield to the terrorists. We will find them, we'll bring them to justice." British police officers walking away from camera down street. Supreme Court building, activists carrying signs (Never Go Back - Save Roe Filibuster), Sandra Day O'Connor seated next to Chief Justice Rehnquist. 20.01.08 DO NOT USE - court sketches 20.01.35 DO NOT USE - Commercial 20.01.58 Aftermath of terrorist bombings in London, England. Emergency vehicles on street, paramedics moving patient on stretcher, destroyed red double-decker bus in middle of street, leaders gathered for group photo at NATO (President Bush, Jacques Chirac and Vladimir Putin are seen). 20.13.47 Chairman, Judicial Committee Senator Arlen Specter says "I think that these groups do not play a constructive role, but I understand it's America, and they can do whatever they like." 20.13.56 Ranking Member, Judicial Committee Senator Patrick Leahy says "I think it's counter productive, it's almost like a political campaign and it's not, we're talking about the highest court in the land." 20.14.06 Footage of President George W. Bush and nominee Alberto Gonzales. President Bush says "I'm loyal to my friends, and all of a suddenly this fella, who is a good public servant and a really fine person is under fire, and so do I like it? No, I don't like it, (laughs) at all." 20.16.50 Split screen of Jeanne Cummings and footage of Chief Justice William Rehnquist walking to car. 20.20.24 Split screen of reporters who refused to name sources. Executive editor from The New York Times says "I think that anybody who believes that the government and other powerful institutions should be closely and aggressively watched should feel a chill up their spine today."
Washington Week Show - # 4503
Washington Week Show # 4503 - Status Quo For The Chief, President s Man (Karl Rove), Terror and War, Political Survivor. Host Gwen Ifill, guests include Linda Greenhouse, Doyle McManus, Martha Raddatz, John Harris. 20.00.12 Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text : Cameras, tripods and umbrellas set up outside the Supreme Court building, Chief Justice John Rehnquist being pushed in wheelchair to car, Supreme court judges having picture taken, zoom in on Sandra Day O'Connor, President George W. Bush walking with Karl Rove (President Bush waving), Department of Justice building. 20.00.34 DO NOT USE - photo 20.00.38 Karl Rove saying "I didn't know her name and didn't leak her name." President Bush says "I also will not prejudge the investigation based on media reports." Zoom in of Karl Rove seated listening to President. Footage from London bombing, and aftermath of bombings in Iraq. John Harris' Book titled "The Survivor" split screen with footage of former President Bill Clinton, Hilary Clinton smiling. 20.01.36 DO NOT USE - Commercial 20.02.51 Split screen of Linda Greenhouse and footage of Chief Justice William Rehnquist walking to car. 20.08.33 Clip of President Bush stating (On Sept. 30, 2003) "If there's a leak out of my administration, I want to know who it is, and if the person has violated law, that person will be taken care of." 20.11.44 Clip of President Bush walking with Karl Rove and african american gentleman, then split screen with Doyle McManus. 20.15.19 DO NOT USE - clip from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. 20.17.21 Aftermath of bombing in Iraq, split screen of Martha Raddatz. 20.21.12 Clip of former President Bill Clinton on CNN broadcast, says "Well I would urge him to just think about somebody he'd be really proud to have appointed ten or fifteen years from now. That's what I tried to do, and I went through this twice, they're always lots of qualified people and the people that are your political opponents will politicize anybody you appoint anyway, so you need to stay out of that."
Washington Week Show - # 4505
Washington Week Show # 4505 - Dividing Over Cells, Energizing Parties?, Piecing It Together (Karl Rove), Mr. Right? (Nominee John Roberts). Guest Host John Harwood, guests include Ceci Connolly, Karen Tumulty, Anne Kornblut, Pete Williams. 20.00.13 Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text : Stem cell research, Senator Bill Frist says "Amniotic stem cell research must be supported, it's time for a modified policy, the right policy for this moment in time." President George W. Bush walking down corridor with Dennis Hastert, Dick Cheney, capitol dome, women sewing (factory), oil pump, wind turbine (energy), Senator speaking "It's a pleasure to stand up after several frustrating years in Congress to be here supporting an energy bill." Another man speaking angrily "The Republicans are tipping the United States consumer and tax payer upside down and shaking money out of their pockets." Tom DeLay, democrats including Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid walking down steps of capitol, Karl Rove, floor of the CIA building, zoom into the Department of Justice sign on building. Supreme court nominee John Roberts. 20.01.46 DO NOT USE - Commercial 20.02.23 Majority Leader (R - TN) Senator Bill Frist says "I'm a physician, my profession is healing. I've devoted my life to attending to the needs of the sick and suffering and promoting health and well being, that's me. I believe the president's policy should be modified. We should expand federal funding and the accompanying NIH oversight and current guidelines governing stem cell research carefully and thoughtfully staying within ethical bounds." Frist seen walking and talking with President Bush. 20.03.06 Senator Tom DeLay says "I think a candidate that believes in the destruction of life in order to, making a choice between one life over another and creating commodities out of embryos would have a very hard time appealing to the vast majority of the republicans in this party." 20.14.13 Footage of Karl Rove and I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby. 20.14.25 DO NOT USE - photo 20.19.59 Footage of supreme court nominee John Roberts.
Washington Week Show #4508-Show Opening
Washington Week Show #4508--Show Opening
Washington Week Show - # 4510
Washington Week Show # 4510 - National Disaster, National Tragedy (Hurricane Katrina). Host Gwen Ifill, guests include Michael Duffy, Alexis Simendinger, Jeffrey Birnbaum, and Gloria Borger.
Washington Week Show - # 4510
Washington Week Show # 4510 (DUPLICATE of Master # 12203) National Disaster, National Tragedy (Hurricane Katrina). Host Gwen Ifill , guests include Michael Duffy, Alexis Simendinger, Jeffrey Birnbaum, Gloria Borger. 20.00.12 Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text : Hurricane Katrina aftermath, destruction, survivor says "I just prayed the whole while the water was rising hoping that everyone would be alright." African american woman sitting on top of white car, flood water is up to the windows of the car, blonde caucasian woman says "I still haven't been able to really cry, I'm just so still shocked and just exhausted because we have no where to go." Young african american woman wearing red baseball hat says "It's depressing, you have to start over and we don't know where to begin." Police officer carrying elderly woman in arms, person in wheel chair covered with blanket (dead), african american woman says "People couldn't leave because they couldn't afford to leave, superdome people went in that shelter because they couldn't afford to leave, and now we're dying?" African american man says "Not one time did I see or anybody see an official step out here and talk to these people." Pan crowds of people outside superdome. Caucasian woman wearing sunglasses and white visor says "This is America? You hear about this in foreign countries, not here." Aerial view of flooded street, debris, national guard ? 20.01.25 DO NOT USE - Commercial 20.02.04 Footage of President George W. Bush and New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin walking together. Audio clip of Mayor Ray Nagin from radio interview says "You mean to tell me that a place where most of your oil is coming through, a place that is so unique, when you mention New Orleans anywhere around the world everybody's eyes light up. You mean to tell me that a place where you probably have thousands of people that have died, and thousands more that are dying everyday that we can't figure out a way to authorize the resources that we need? Come on man..." 20.08.56 Clip of President George W. Bush with survivors of Hurricane Katrina, President Bush says "I don't think that anybody can be prepared for the vastness of this destruction. You can look at a picture, but until you sit on that doorstep of a house that used to be or stand by the rubble you just can't imagine it. You know this is a huge task that we're dealing with and our jobs as people in positions with the responsibility is not to be satisfied until the job is done as good as it possibly can be done." 20.15.57 Split screen of Jeffrey Birnbaum and gas prices. 20.18.36 Split screen of Jeffrey Birnbaum and aerial of cars at gas station. 20.20.38 (D) Maryland says "Many of these american who now are struggling to survive are americans of color. Their cries for assistance confront America with the test of our moral compass as a nation. We can not allow it to be said by history that the difference between those who lived and those who died in this great storm and flood of 2005 was nothing more than poverty, age or skin color. It would unconscionable to stand by and do nothing."
Washington Week Special Edition - "The Roberts Hearings"
Program host Gwen Ifill, with guests Joan Biskupic of USA Today and John Harwood of the Wall Street Journal. Composite footage (unclean) with title card. Senate Judiciary Committee members Lindsay Graham (R-SC), Mike DeWine (R-OH), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Diane Feinstein (D-CA), with Supreme Court Chief Justice nominee John Roberts in the Russell Caucus Room, giving statements.
Washington Week - Special Edition - "The Roberts Hearings"
Program host Gwen Ifill with guests Linda Greenhouse of the New York Times and Jeanne Cummings of the Wall Street Journal. Composite footage (unclean) with title card: Senate Judiciary Committee members Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) asking questions, Judge John Roberts providing answers.
WW Special Edition - "The Roberts Hearings"
Washington Week Show - WWSE0102C1 - WW Special Edition "The Roberts Hearings" Host Gwen Ifill, guests include Linda Greenhouse and Jeanne Cummings. 21.24.22 Senator ORRIN HATCH: Am I correct in interpreting that you're probably eclectic, that you would take whatever is the correct way of judging out of each one of those previsions. There may be truths in each one of those positions and that none of them absolutely creates an absolute way of judging. JOHN ROBERTS: Well I've said I do not have an over arching judicial philosophy that I bring to every case, and I think that's true. I tend to look at the cases from the bottom up, rather than the top down, and like I think all good judges focus a lot on the facts. We talk about the law and that's a great interest for all of us, but I think most cases turn on the facts, so you do have to know those, you have to know the record. 21.25.08 Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM: When the President introduced you to the United States, to the people of the United States he said you are a strict constructionist. Do you know what he meant by that and why he chose to use those words? JOHN ROBERTS: Well, I hope what he meant by that is somebody who is going to be faithful to the text of the constitution, to the intend to those that drafted it, while appreciating that sometimes the phrases they used they were drafting a constitution for the ages to secure the blessings of liberty for their prosperity, they were looking ahead and so they often used phrases that they intended to have effect.... LINDSEY GRAHAM: Is that term make you feel uncomfortable? JOHN ROBERTS: No. 21.25.48 Back in the studio with Gwen Ifill, Linda Greenhouse and Jeanne Cummings. 21.29.58 Senator JOE BIDEN: As you know in Major League Baseball, they have a rule, rule two defines the strike zone, it basically says from the shoulders to the knees and the only question about judges is do they have good eye sight or not. They don't get to change the strike zone. As much as I respect your metaphor, it's not very apt, because you get to determine the strike zone, what's unreasonable. Your strike zone on reasonable or unreasonable may be very different than another judges view of what is reasonable or unreasonable search and seizure. 21.30.35 Back in the studio with Gwen Ifill, Linda Greenhouse and Jeanne Cummings.
WW Special Edition - "The Roberts Hearings"
Washington Week Show - WWSE0102C1 - WW Special Edition "The Roberts Hearings" (DUPLICATE of Master # 12206) Host Gwen Ifill, guests include Linda Greenhouse and Jeanne Cummings. 21.07.16 Composite footage (unclean) with title: various clips of Senate Judiciary Committee members and John Roberts during opening statements. 21.08.27 DO NOT USE - commercial 21.09.07 Chairman Arlen Specter holding up large board representing the Supreme Court decisions upholding Roe v. Wade. 21.09.30 JOHN ROBERTS: I do think that it is a jolt to the legal system when you overrule a precedent, a precedent plays an important role in promoting stability and even handedness. It is not enough and the court has emphasized this on several occasions, it is not enough that you may think the prior decision was wrongly decided, that really doesn't answer the question, it just poses the question. Chairman ARLEN SPECTER: Judge Roberts, in your confirmation hearing for circuit court your testimony read to this effect and it's been widely quoted, Roe is the settled law of the land. Do you mean settled for you, settled only for your capacity only as a circuit judge, or settled beyond that? JOHN ROBERTS: Well, beyond that it's settled as a precedent of the court entitled to respect under principals of (?) and those principals applied in the Casey case explain when cases should be revisited and when they should not, and it is settled as a precedent of the court, yes. 21.10.48 Senator HERBERT KOHL (D) Wisconsin: Do you agree with that decision and that there is a fundamental right to privacy as it relates to contraception in your opinion, is that settled law? JOHN ROBERTS: I agree with the Griswold courts conclusion that marital privacy extends to contraception and availability of that. HERBERT KOHL: Well, I'm delighted to hear you say that because as you know, many constitutional scholars believe that once you accept the reasoning of Griswold and find that the Constitution does contain a right to privacy and a right to contraception that you've essentially accepted, scholars have said this, essentially accepted the basis for the courts reasoning and decision on Roe, that a woman has a Constitutional protected right to choose. JOHN ROBERTS: Well, I feel comfortable commenting on Griswold and the result in Griswold because that does not appear to me to be an area that is going to come before the court again. The other area, is an area to quote Justice Ginsberg from her hearings "live with business", there are cases that arise there and so that is an area that I do not feel appropriate for me to comment on. 21.11.53 Back in the studio with Gwen Ifill, Linda Greenhouse and Jeanne Cummings. 21.16.01 Senator EDWARD KENNEDY (D) Massachusetts: I'm deeply troubled by a narrow and cramped and perhaps even a mean spirited view of the law that appears in some of your writings. In the only documents that have been made available to us, it appears that you did not fully appreciate the problem of discrimination in our society, you do agree don't you Judge Roberts that the right to vote is fundamental constitutional right? JOHN ROBERTS: It is preservative I think of all the other rights, without access to the ballot box people are not in a position to protect any other rights that are important to them and so I think it's one of, as you've said the most precious rights we have as Americans. 21.16.40 Back in the studio with Gwen Ifill, Linda Greenhouse and Jeanne Cummings. 21.19.43 Senator DIANNE FEINSTEIN: You can't answer my question yes or no? JOHN ROBERTS: Well, I don't know what you mean by absolute separation of Church and State. I don't know what that means when you say absolute separation. I do know this, that my faith and my religious beliefs do not play a role in judging. When it comes to judging, I look to the law books and always have, I don't look to the bible or any other religious source. 21.20.08 Back in the studio with Gwen Ifill, Linda Greenhouse and Jeanne Cummings.
WW Special Edition - "The Roberts Hearings"
Program host Gwen Ifill opens a special episode of "Washington Week" -- the Senate Judiciary Committee review of Supreme Court nominee John Roberts. Composite footage (unclean) with title: various clips of Senate Judiciary Committee members and John Roberts during opening statements.
WW Special Edition - "The Roberts Hearings"
Washington Week Show - WWSE0104C1 - WW Special Edition "The Roberts Hearings" Host Gwen Ifill, guests include Jeanne Cummings and Gloria Borger.
WW Special Edition - "The Roberts Hearings"
Washington Week Show - WWSE0104C1 - WW Special Edition "The Roberts Hearings" Host Gwen Ifill, guests include Jeanne Cummings and Gloria Borger.
Washington Week Show - #4512
Washington Week Show - #4512 - Rebuild Region (Katrina aftermath), Regain Support?, Persistent Violence (Iraq), A Sure Thing? (John Roberts) Host Gwen Ifill, guests include John Harris, Michele Norris, Martha Raddatz, Pete Williams. Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text: President George W. Bush greeting people, taking small boy in his arms, shaking hands with people, video clip of President Bush's speech to the nation (in New Orleans) says "There is no way to image America without New Orleans and this great city will rise again." Then at national prayer service he says "As we rebuild homes and businesses, we will renew our promise as a land of equality and decency." National guard (military members trying to cut down large fallen tree), electrical workers in cherry picker, pump draining water over levy (?), Senator Harry Reid says "Let's be clear Katrina, what really was Katrina? It was a failure of leadership." Aerial view of flooded homes. Suicide bombing aftermath in Iraq, victim on stretcher, american troop convoy, american soldiers walking down street. Supreme Court Chief Justice Nominee John Roberts, says "If you've looked at what I've done since I took the Judicial oath that should convince you that I'm not an idealog." 20.01.46 DO NOT USE - commercial 20.02.27 President George W. Bush addressing the Nation from New Orleans "The work that has begun in the gulf coast region will be one of the largest reconstruction efforts the world has ever seen. When that job is done, all Americans will have something to be very proud of. And all Americans are needed in this common effort. Four years after the frightening experience of September the 11th, Americans have every right to expect a more effective response in a time of emergency. When the federal government fails to meet such an obligation, I as President am responsible for the problem, and for the solution." 20.14.26 Destruction from suicide bombing in Iraq, burnt out cars, crowds in the street. Iraqi President seen with President George W. Bush at the White House. 20.14.44 Clip of the President of Iraq on the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, says "We will be ready to tell them good-bye anytime they want to leave. But, as I understood the American forces, President Bush it's in their mind to stay until he will finish the job. Until Iraq will be able to train police and security forces, until Iraq will be able to face alone terrorism. I think this is a wise decision and we support this decision of President Bush." 20.20.00 Supreme Court Nominee John Roberts, Senator Arlen Specter, Senator Patrick Leahy standing together at confirmation hearing. During questioning John Roberts says "I don't think you want judges who will decide cases before them under the law on what they think is good, simply good policy for America. There are legal questions there and my point is simply this, that in representing clients, in serving as a lawyer, it's not my job to decide whether that's a good idea or a bad idea. The job of the lawyer is to articulate the legal arguments on behalf of the client."
Washington Week Show - #4516
Washington Week Show - #4516 - Architect Under Oath (Karl Rove), Are Republicans Reeling (Tom DeLay), Mier-ed In Controversy (Harriet Miers). Guest Host Michel Martin, guests include Michael Duffy, Janet Hook, Michael Fletcher, Barbara Bradley Hagerty. Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text: Karl Rove walking to car.
Washington Week Show - WW 4517 - "Show Opening"
Hosted by Gwen Ifill, with guest panelists Gloria Borger, Richard Kyle, Martha Raddatz, David Sanger. Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text: U.S. President George W. Bush says, "There's some background noise here, a lot of chatter, a lot of speculation, and opining, but the American people expect me to do my job and I'm going to." Split-screen of Harriet Miers and Karl Rove. Capitol Dome. Harriet Miers seated with Senator Arlen Specter. Young adult man looking over documents (paperwork). Specter says, "I think it's been a chaotic process, very candidly." Senator Patrick Leahy says, "We actually would like to know what the heck is going on." Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald. Split screen of Karl Rove and Lewis "Scooter" Libby. Iraqi elections, Saddam Hussein on trial, explosions in Iraq, American soldiers running.
Washington Week - WW 4518 - "Opening"
Show host Gwen Ifill opens program. Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text: President George W. Bush walking alone; Justice Dept. Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald; Chief of Staff to the Vice-President Lewis "Scooter" Libby walking on crutches; document of Grand Jury charges on Scooter Libby; Patrick Fitzgerald says, "Anyone who would go into a Grand Jury and lie, obstruct and impede the investigation has committed a serious crime"; crowd shot; White House Counsel and Supreme Court Justice nominee Harriet Miers walking, followed by female adult African American press photographer; unidentified middle-aged adult Caucasian man says, "Mr. President, we're with you; we want to support you; we want to help but you can't take us to a place that our conviction cannot go."