Washington Week Show - # 4144
Washington Week Show - # 4144
Washington Week Show # 4144 - Mideast (Yasser Arafat free), Homeland Security, Trade Bill, Politics. Hosted by Gwen Ifill, with guests Martha Raddatz, Alexis Simendinger, Juliet Eilperin, Richard Berke. Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text : Yasser Arafat looks over damaged headquarters; Ariel Sharon speaking; Colin Powell speaking to the press; soldiers in street; four priests carrying injured person on stretcher in Middle Eastern city; man putting luggage through scanner at airport; hands (white latex gloves) searching through bag; security guard with dog checking luggage at airport; two armed U.S. soldiers walking through airport; Tom Ridge speaking into microphone; Capitol Dome; House of Representatives in session; crane unloading green cargo containers; President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush at White House event; various shots of pedestrians walking along crowded street.
Washington Week Show - # 4144
Gwen Ifill recounts developments in the Middle East. U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell stating, "If he speaks out against terror, if he speaks out against violence, if he now starts to lead his people in the way toward peace, and if we give his people something to look at in terms of a better life economically, hope for their children and a state that will be theirs. I hope the Palestinian people will want that and insist to their leaders, all of their leaders to include Mr. Arafat that that's what we want you to get for us." Martha Raddatz of ABC News explains the developments and how peace talks are progressing.
Washington Week Show - # 4144
Gwen Ifill asks Martha Raddatz of ABC News if the United States is helping negotiations via under-the-table suggestions/concessions. She answers Alexis Simendinger's (National Journal) question on what the impacts of the leaders of Jordan and Israel coming to the White House may be. She also answers Richard Berke's (New York Times) question regarding how Israelis feel about their security. She addresses Juliet Eilperin's question on the Congressional Resolution, which tilts toward Israeli support, impacting the peace process.
Washington Week Show - # 4144
Footage of travelers going through metal detectors at airport; security dog sniffing luggage; luggage handlers loading airplane. Alexis Simendinger of the National Journal discusses issues facing the newly-formed Department of Homeland Security-- namely its purpose, and if director Tom Ridge is an effective leader.
Washington Week Show - # 4144
Alexis Simendinger answers what the White House is doing to help smooth over the issues facing the Department of Homeland Security and how this will help the department's future. She answers Gwen Ifill's question on how the issues facing Tom Ridge compare to someone who faced comparable issues (previous drug czar).
Washington Week Show - # 4144
Gwen Ifill segues to segment on political horsetrading. President Bush wants a trade bill and the Democrats want a healthcare bill. Juliet Eilperin of the Washington Post gives the details of this issue on Capitol Hill and why each side wants their bills to go through.
Washington Week Show - # 4144
Gwen Ifill asks Juliet Eilperin of the Washington Post why prescription drugs are not attached to the healthcare bill, and if this fight is the first chance Democrats felt comfortable to attack the President post 9/11.
Washington Week Show - # 4144
Gwen Ifill starts segment by noting President Bush's high approval ratings, but potential trouble with a spike in unemployment numbers. Richard Berke of The New York Times reports on the feelings and mood of voters on domestic and foreign issues, and their views on the President.
Washington Week Show - # 4144
Richard Berke of The New York Times continues to answer questions on how U.S. voters view the administration, if they think the government is unified or if splits are forming, and what concerns the voters with regard to domestic and foreign policies.
Washington Week Show - # 4144
Gwen Ifill thanks her guest panel, wraps up the show. Credits roll.