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Clinton Urges Blacks to Back Bush
Former President Clinton urged loyal black supporters Saturday to support President Bush's efforts in the aftermath of the nation's deadly terrorist attacks. ``We're all better when we work together,'' he said.
The 15-minute address came after Clinton received the Congressional Black Caucus Chair's Award for his efforts for minorities during his eight years as president.
In an effusive introduction, Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas, the chair of the 38-member, all-Democratic caucus, said of Clinton, ``He took on so many initiatives he made us think for a while we had elected the first black president.''
Clinton has spoken to the black caucus every year since his 1992 election. Bush, who has not enjoyed widespread support from blacks, was not invited.
But Clinton, who has long enjoyed the support of the minority community, used his remarks to promote national unity.
Clinton was surrounded by supporters in the audience, including Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and two members of his Cabinet: former Labor Secretary Alexis Herman and former Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater.
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