Soon after the 9/11 Commission presented its report, it didn’t take long for the political snipping to begin. President Bush praised the commission, and then mounted a vigorous defense of his administration’s anti-terrorism policies.
Democratic challenger John Kerry wasted no time in using the report to criticize the president’s leadership. And while commission members are calling on Republicans and Democrats to unite to make the country safer, many are wondering if Washington’s up to the task, or just playing politics with 9/11.
Guests:
William Arkin, columnist for the “Los Angeles Times” and military analyst for NBC News
Dan Eggen, Washington Post reporter