Washington Week Show - #4512
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 - #4512
20.02.27 Gwen Ifill starts the segment by detailing the current administration's sluggish response to the Hurricane Katrina disaster. 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." The panel of John Harris, Michele Norris, Martha Raddatz, Pete Williams discuss the difficulties of the recovery efforts in New Orleans and the political as well as economic capital needed. The panel guests also discuss the social impacts of post-Katrina New Orleans, how the citizens, particularly the poor may or may not recover.
Washington Week Show - #4512
20.14.15 Gwen Ifill cites a NBC news poll that shows most people favor paying for the Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts by spending less on the war in Iraq. Shots of 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. 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." The panel of guests (John Harris, Michele Norris, Martha Raddatz, Pete Williams) discuss the United States commitment in Iraq and how domestic issues may force the current administration to re-evaluate the situation in Iraq.
Washington Week Show - #4512
Shot of 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." The panel (John Harris, Michele Norris, Martha Raddatz, Pete Williams) discusses the nomination process as well as John Roberts' comments and judicial record.
Washington Week Show - #4512
Gwen Ifill signs off. End credits