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| Gephardt impressed by Bush |
| 2001-09-15 |
WASHINGTON — With the eyes of a nervous nation fixed upon him, George W. Bush began coming of age as president this weekend. In the capital and in New York City, in settings both formal and informal, Mr. Bush sought to lift the spirits of the American people in the wake of Tuesday's horrific terrorist attacks. He sought to console the bereaved, comfort the wounded, encourage the heroic, calm the fearful and, by no means incidentally, rally the country for the struggle and sacrifice ahead. In the process, he made significant progress toward easing the doubts about his capacity for the job and the legitimacy of his election that have clung stubbornly to him during his eight difficult months in the Oval Office. You could almost see him growing into the clothes of the presidency. "I'm impressed," said Representative Richard A. Gephardt, the Democratic leader in the House. "He's been very strong these last few days." |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |