Washington Week Show - # 4214
Washington Week Show - # 4214
Gwen Ifill opens show. Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text: weapons inspectors in white suits digging ground. Flags at the United Nations, President George W. Bush standing at podium with congressional members including Dennis Hastert and Dick Gephardt. Capitol Dome. U.S. Air Force pilot in pilot seat and crew member standing alongside, military jet taking off. Red sign "Security Check Point Line" next to blue United Airlines sign, travelers in airport going through security check points. Senator Robert Torricelli receiving applause.
Washington Week Show - # 4214
Gwen Ifill introduces segment about President Bush’s stance on Iraq, what he intends to do about Saddam Hussein and the United Nations. President George W. Bush saying, "My intent is to put together a vast coalition of countries who understand the threat of Saddam Hussein. Military option is my last choice, not my first. It’s my last choice. But Saddam has got to understand the United Nations must know that the will of this country is strong." Doyle McManus of the Los Angeles Times begins discussion on the UN’s resolutions for Iraq. Discussion of what UN inspectors will be able to do, on whether the United States will be allowed to invade Iraq, and on how long the UN Security Council will give Iraq to comply with inspections for WMDs.
Washington Week Show - # 4214
Michael Duffy of Time Magazine discusses congressional resolutions on the situation in Iraq (search for Weapons of Mass Destruction). Discussion of resolution that will give President Bush the power to use force in Iraq as he sees fit to enforce United Nations resolutions. Discussion of Democratic party’s stance on Bush using military force in Iraq. Brief discussion of alternative resolutions in Congress to shrink President Bush’s powers. Discussion of Dick Gephardt (Democratic minority leader) supporting Bush’s Iraq agenda. Discussion of Gephardt’s political reasoning.
Washington Week Show - # 4214
Doyle McManus of the Los Angeles Times begins discussion on the United Nations’ perception of President George W Bush wanting to use military force in Iraq unprovoked. Discussion of the UN Security Council wanting to limit the authority given to the United States in Iraq. Mention of Dick Gephardt, Congress, and US public opinion against a war in Iraq. Discussion on when UN inspectors will enter Iraq to search for weapons of mass destruction. Mention of Hans Blix and Colin Powell. Discussion of a UN resolution passing on schedule. Brief discussion of Iraq’s reactions in the United Nations.
Washington Week Show - # 4214
Michael Duffy of Time Magazine discusses how Iraq will affect mid-term elections. Discussion of the Democratic party and the topic of Iraq. Public opinion on the topic of Iraq. Discussion of whether President George W Bush will get the resolutions from the United Nations and Congress for Iraq. Brief mention of Saddam Hussein.
Washington Week Show - # 4214
Gwen Ifill introduces segment on Congress and domestic issues before the mid-term elections. Juliet Eilperin of The Washington Post discusses bills that have not passed the Senate. Discussion of the thirteen bills that have not passed the Senate including budget. Discussion of the Homeland Security Bill and the effect it may have on the mid-term elections.
Washington Week Show - # 4214
Juliet Eilperin of The Washington Post continues discussion on domestic issues. Discussion of prescription drug benefits for senior citizens and the government budget. Mention of pension reform. Discussion of Election Reform Bill. Discussion of voter ID and getting rid of punch cards for voting. Mention of Florida 2000 presidential elections.
Washington Week Show - # 4214
Gwen Ifill introduces segment on the upcoming mid-term elections and Senator Robert Torricelli dropping out of race. A tearful Torricelli (D, New Jersey) says, "It is the most painful thing that I've ever done in my life and for it I apologize to everyone who's fought so hard, believed in me and all the causes that I value." Mara Liasson of National Public Radio begins discussion on Sen Torricelli and his failed Senate re-election campaign. Discussion of pending Supreme Court decision on whether to bar (stop) Senator Torricelli from being replaced on the New Jersey ballot.
Washington Week Show - # 4214
Mara Liasson of National Public Radio continues discussion on Senator Robert Torricelli (D, New Jersey) dropping out of the Senate race and its effect on mid-term elections. Discussion of Supreme Court intervention. Discussion of Doug Forrester (2002 Republican nominee). Discussion of Frank Lautenberg (Democratic replacement for Torricelli in New Jersey race).
Washington Week Show - # 4214
Mara Liasson of National Public Radio continues discussion fn Senator Robert Torricelli (D, New Jersey) dropping out of the Senate race and its effect on mid-term elections. Discussion of Jim McGreevy, Governor of New Jersey. Further discussion on why Senator Torricelli dropped out of the Senate race.
Washington Week Show - # 4214
Gwen Ifill closes show and credits.