INAUGURATION 2001 The Michigan Daily - Monday, January 22, 2001- 7A Bush asks Americans to be 'citizens, not spectators. r. BUSH Continued from Page1A nation birth." He also urged Americans to actively participate in government, a message not lost in the thousands of protesters who traveled to the capital for the inaugural ceremonies. "I ask you to be citizens," Bush said. "Citizens, not spectators; citi- zens, not subjects; responsible citi- zens, building communities of service and a nation of character." The president vowed to "reclaim America's schools," reform Social Security and overhaul Medicare but received the loudest cheers during his 14-minute address after declaring that he would reduce taxes. Michigan Secretary of State Can- dice Miller, a Republican, called Bush's address "very optimistic." "It was certainly a vision for America," Miller said on her way to Michigan's inaugural ball Saturday night at the Washington Hilton Hotel, one of eight balls at which Bush and his wife made brief appearances throughout the evening. Miller said it shouldn't be long before Bush makes good on his promises to foster cooperation and bipartisanship on Capitol Hill. "I think the American people are going to see him very quickly reach- ing his hand out across the aisle and unite the country," she said. Minutes after Bush was sworn in, his first order of business was to sign the paperwork formally nomi- nating members of his Cabinet. Later that afternoon, the Senate in a voice vote approved seven of his nominees, including former GOP Sen. Spencer Abraham of Michigan as Secretary of Energy. The voice vote ensured Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York would not miss her first recorded roll-call vote while flying with her husband from Andrews Air Force Base to their home state after Bush's inau- guration. Bush also quickly blocked many of the last-minute executive orders issued by President Clinton the pre- vious day so the new administration has time to review them. Bush was sworn in by Chief Jus- tice William Rehnquist, one of the five members of the Supreme Court who voted against allowing more recounts in Florida. Behinid Bush, in addition to his wife, Laura, and his twin 19-year-old daughters, Jenna, who attends the University of Texas, and Barbara, a student at Yale Uni- versity, were Bush's parents, former President George Bush and his wife, Barbara, and the new presi- dent's brother, Jeb Bush, who gov- erns the state that ultimately decided the election. Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow, the Lansing Democrat who narrow- ly defeated Abraham in November, acknowledged that she would have rather see the vice president pledg- ing to "preserve, protect and defend the Constitution." But Stabenow noted that she would be taking Bush's call for bipartisanship to heart. "We have to respect that this is the new president's day," Stabenow said. "For me, it's really an opportinity to build bridges," she said. Republicans welcomed Bush's address as an indication thzt, his term in the White House will !ignal a new era for the federal gode rn- ment. "I think he touched on uany things - I think he's trying to bring unity in this country," state Rep. Laura Toy of Livonia said, "and I think he will, by his experience'both in Texas and as a human being in the family that he comes from.' Despite forecasts of sleet and snow for Inauguration Day, Bush gave his address in only light rain. There had been talk of naving his swearing-in ceremony indoors, as was done in 1985 to begin Ronald Reagan's second term. The Inaugural Parade, which was 'can- celed that same year due to the weather, also went on as planned, although the president and first lady remained inside their limou- sine for most of the trip down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House. DAVID KATZ!UDaiy A limousine carrying several U.S. Supreme Court justices in Saturday's Inaugural Parade passes the National Archives on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington. Inaugural protesters, supporters face off PROTESTS Continued from Page 1A Participants at the rally, organized by the Inter- national Action Center, brought with them an array of causes - but election concerns were the most prevalent. 10 "Bush, with all of his corporate money, bought the election," said Kate Palmer, a freshman at Wesleyan College in Ohio, as she was surround- ed-by signs carrying reading "Hail to the Thief" and "Shame." WWe're not (protesting) for the liberal loss and tbt. conservative gain, were doing it for all the atrcities that happened," Palmer said. Dne protester, who prefers to be known as "Pos- sura," said he wants to see the Electoral College d ished. "I'm not about burning down Washing- T"n, D.C. I just want to see democracy come back to-the election," he said. Protesters also clashed with officers at Freedom Plaza during the parade. Police stopped the motor- cade for a few minutes before rushing it past, bringing the Secret Service agents to a sprint. Thousands attended another morning rally at Dupont Circle, north of the White House. At the site, which was not on the parade route, speakers including National Organization for Women Presi- dent Patricia Ireland rallied the crowds. "There's a lot of anger about the way the Supreme Court usurped the election,' said Prince- ton University graduate student John McCoy, a Texas native. "I didn't vote for him for governor, either." Vassar College senior Jonathan Berger said he does not believe Bush was actually elected presi- dent. "This is the way the majority of the people in this country voted," Berger said protesters support for Democratic candidate Al Gore. Police and Secret Service agents were not the only people to come to altercations with the pro- testers. Many Bush supporters jeered those who were carrying signs. As South Carolina resident Phillip Parron stood outside the inauguration site holding a sign col- demning the death penalty, a man leaving the cere- mony shouted, "I have a word for you: It's called pathetic." When asked how he responds to such comments, Parron said, "You just smile and nod. We know justice is on our side." Many Bush supporters sitting in stands across the street from the protesters in front of the National Archives were very vocal in their opposi- tion, cheering every time the police brought in more forces. "I think that's a violation of my civil rights," Ray Meadows, a Bush supporter from Waco, Texas, said of the loud rally across the street. "I mean, I know they've got civil rights, but I've come 1,500 miles for this. ... It was just wrong." For those who came to enjoy Bush's inaugura- tion, the protesters weren't always a nuisance. "I'm a product of the sixties, so I don't mind protesters," Michigan Secretary of State Candice Miller said. Whatever cause fueled their passion, for many of the protesters they felt it was something they had to do. "Every issue that's being touched upon is important for me, so it's impossible for me not to be here, said Kevin Lamkins, an employee at the University of Hartford. Don't Panec If ou think : r regnanLt... sten, wscare. PROBLEM WOENAN::: KE 975-4357...... .... ... .... ... .... ... . ... .. 4.... ... .. . ... . . . : >