This was the first time I've seen writers at 'World News Tonight' banging away on electric typewriters.

A lot of it depends on what's in the news that week.

There will be a time to discuss that. This is not that time. When we emerge from this difficult time and are prepared to say something, we will.

You will have all the time in the world

is better news for Mr. Bush.

For writers - even sportswriters - bad news is always easier than good, since it is, after all, more familiar.