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Ted Clark reports on Colombian President Andres Pastrana's visit to the White House today. He and President Bush talked about drugs, Colombia's civil war and expanded trade which could improve the country's economy and ease the conditions which lead to the drug problem and the war.

NPR's Ted Clark reports on the many problems confronting Colombia's President Andres Pastrana, who meets with President Bush today at the White House. Those problems include the illegal drug trade, insurgent and paramilitary violence, and a troubled economy. Although there are concerns in both countries about American involvement in Colombia, the U.S. is cautiously providing the nation with military assistance.

NPR's White House Correspondent Don Gonyea reports on a busy week for President Bush, who was dealing with the fight over his budget and tax cut plans in the Senate and the continuing standoff in China over the crew of a downed Naval aircraft.

Host Bob Edwards talks with Richard Neustad author of Preparing to be President, about what steps President Elect Bush should take to ensure his transition to power is a smooth one. Neustadt's advice: America's 43rd President should begin gathering his full staff now, not just his cabinet members.

Host Renee Montagne talks with Bonnie Angelo, author of the new book First Mothers: The Women Who Shaped the Presidents. Angelo writes about the last 12 mothers of presidents and says they all have some interesting personality traits in common.

Billy Bob and the Bi-Partisan Band offer a song titled All We Want for Christmas is a President.

From Lima, Jon Miller reports that Peru's congress is debating whether to accept the resignation of President Alberto Fujimori, or to formally oust him on the grounds of moral incapacity. Whichever way the vote goes, it has become clear that a moderate opposition leader will be the transitional president, until new presidential elections are held next Spring.

Commentator Walter Shapiro says he thinks President George W. Bush must be the most efficient man alive.

President Clinton has been busy. Yesterday Mr. Clinton announced a sweeping new rule banning logging and drilling in some 60 million acres of national forests. NPR's Brian Naylor reports the action demonstrates how much an outgoing president can accomplish in his waning days.

Host Bob Edwards talks to NPR's Cokie Roberts and Wayne Slater of the Dallas Morning News about what's next for President Bush.