Bush to deliver farewell speech

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Source: CCTV.com | 01-16-2009 09:15

Over in Washington George W. Bush is delivering his final televised address just five days before handing over to Barack Obama.

In his eight years at the White House, the world has seen much change and will now ponder on what kind of legacy Bush will leave.

President George W. Bush visits the State Department in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 15, ,2009, for a farewell ceremony with diplomats and Secretary of State  Condoleezza Rice.(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

And our coorespondent Wu Hanying is in Washington.

Question 1:

President Bush is delivering his farewell television address to people all across the United States. Tell us what the atmosphere in Washington is like now... I imagine some sadness mixed among all of the excitement?

Question 2:

Wu Hanying, what do you think citizens across the United States -- in a nation that has TWICE elected George W. Bush to the highest office -- are expecting the president to say, as he bids them a final televised farewell?