September 18, 2001 -- AS America reels from the hateful blow and New York watches its most magnificent buildings crumble, our eyes turn to Washington for leadership and courage. There we find a new president, untested and untried, and wonder if he can lead our nation in its hour of peril and purpose. Would we be better if Clinton were in charge? Is Bush equal to the task? In many ways Bush falls short, but in this situation, at this time, with this peril, this man is the right one to have in the White House. Clinton is clearly more ...