President Bush insisted today that he was not caving in to big-money contributors, big-time lobbyists, and overall industry pressure when he broke a campaign promise to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. But the air was thick today with accusations from people who believe that's exactly what happened.
Dan RatherI don't back down. I don't cave when the pressure gets too great from these partisan political ideological forces.
Dan RatherWe may see Michael Jackson's baby before we know the final outcome of this race for the House of Representatives tonight.
Dan RatherThey say California's the big burrito; Texas is a big taco right now. We want to follow that through. Florida is a big tamale.
Dan Rather