What was your impression of President Bush's press conference?

"It confirmed what I felt. We're doing the right thing . . . (When the president said) 'Check with Germany, check with Japan.' That was powerful to me. That's what we're trying to do. When we say something, if you don't do this, we're going to do that, we have to back it up. I totally agree with that." — Ron McFarland, 44, Centerville

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"It's the first time I really understood his strategy of winning the war on terror through spreading democracy. I was skeptical for a while, I didn't know where it was going. . . . He came across very straightforward. He was more passionate at the end." — Bill Cardenas, 47, Valrico, Fla.

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"I felt like he was dodging issues a little bit. Like the errors in his information about weapons of mass destruction. . . . President Bush is a little out of touch with things. . . . (Stability in Iraq) might help some, but the Islamic world is a big world. . . . If the people there are not going to stand with us for change, we should go home. They have to stand with us." — Crystal Jefferson, 37, Salt Lake City

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"I liked it. He's firm in what he believes in, and doesn't waver." — Sam Rose, 14, Taylorsville

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"He's trying to reassure the American people to stay the course. A great amount of security is necessary. We could stay in the Middle East for a number of years. He's a good, strong president. I like George W." — John S. Thomas, 60, Sun City Center, Fla.

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"Basically no one can stop an airliner from hitting a building. We weren't prepared for that. . . . I overreacted (against President Bush) because of the death. . . . More troops at this time in Iraq is something to be discussed with the U.N. and Congress as well." — Elijah Esais, 43, Salt Lake City