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America's Talking

Aired January 29, 2003 - 09:24   ET

THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.

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JACK CAFFERTY, CNN ANCHOR: So how is the president's speech playing in America's heartland? Did he say what the rest of the country wanted to hear last night? This morning, Jeff Flock has been talking to workers at a Chicago factory that makes those Oscar statues from the Academy Awards. He joins us there live.
Hi, Jeff.

JEFF FLOCK, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Good morning to you, Jack.

Indeed, talking to people where they work this morning. R.S. Owens is the name of the company. Perhaps you see some of the folks doing their work there, everything from the Oscars to the Emmys to the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Take a look at this one, kind of interesting This is a Super Bowl champion award for the Oakland Raiders, something that was made and not needed, and that is what a lot of people are telling us this morning, they hope are the Iraqi war plans, something interesting to go through and necessary to go through, but ultimately, not needed.

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: I would like to hold off and let Colin Powell on February 5th meet with the U.N. inspectors and see what information comes with this meeting.

FLOCK: Got you.

But the president made a strong case last night, no, for military action?

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Yes, and I think it is very nice to know that we have a president who is now actually taking the necessary steps to stop terrorism.

FLOCK: Do you support military action in Iraq?

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Not 100 percent, about 90 percent, but if push comes to shove, yes.

FLOCK: You think it's already necessary?

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: I do believe so, yes.

FLOCK: Why?

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Otherwise this will go on God knows for long and how many of us will be taken. FLOCK: Let me quickly get to the economy and back here. Tax cuts -- good idea, bad idea?

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: I think it's a great idea. I think it will help stimulate the economy, put more money into the working man's pockets.

FLOCK: Is anybody concerned it gives too much away perhaps?

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: God knows what could happen in the long run, though, but for now, it's a good thing.

FLOCK: And last word for you, overall, the speech?

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: I think that he came off very strong. He was kind of emotional, and that brings a lot to heart.

FLOCK: Appreciate the time, folks. Thanks very much. We'll let you get back to work.

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Aired January 29, 2003 - 09:24   ET
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.
JACK CAFFERTY, CNN ANCHOR: So how is the president's speech playing in America's heartland? Did he say what the rest of the country wanted to hear last night? This morning, Jeff Flock has been talking to workers at a Chicago factory that makes those Oscar statues from the Academy Awards. He joins us there live.
Hi, Jeff.

JEFF FLOCK, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Good morning to you, Jack.

Indeed, talking to people where they work this morning. R.S. Owens is the name of the company. Perhaps you see some of the folks doing their work there, everything from the Oscars to the Emmys to the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Take a look at this one, kind of interesting This is a Super Bowl champion award for the Oakland Raiders, something that was made and not needed, and that is what a lot of people are telling us this morning, they hope are the Iraqi war plans, something interesting to go through and necessary to go through, but ultimately, not needed.

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: I would like to hold off and let Colin Powell on February 5th meet with the U.N. inspectors and see what information comes with this meeting.

FLOCK: Got you.

But the president made a strong case last night, no, for military action?

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Yes, and I think it is very nice to know that we have a president who is now actually taking the necessary steps to stop terrorism.

FLOCK: Do you support military action in Iraq?

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Not 100 percent, about 90 percent, but if push comes to shove, yes.

FLOCK: You think it's already necessary?

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: I do believe so, yes.

FLOCK: Why?

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Otherwise this will go on God knows for long and how many of us will be taken. FLOCK: Let me quickly get to the economy and back here. Tax cuts -- good idea, bad idea?

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: I think it's a great idea. I think it will help stimulate the economy, put more money into the working man's pockets.

FLOCK: Is anybody concerned it gives too much away perhaps?

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: God knows what could happen in the long run, though, but for now, it's a good thing.

FLOCK: And last word for you, overall, the speech?

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: I think that he came off very strong. He was kind of emotional, and that brings a lot to heart.

FLOCK: Appreciate the time, folks. Thanks very much. We'll let you get back to work.

TO ORDER A VIDEO OF THIS TRANSCRIPT, PLEASE CALL 800-CNN-NEWS OR USE OUR SECURE ONLINE ORDER FORM LOCATED AT www.fdch.com