Whats Next for Elian Gonzalez?
Aired April 8, 2000 – 9:35 a.m. ET THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. KYRA PHILLIPS, ANCHOR: It’s your chance now to weigh in on the Elian Gonzalez story. CNN’s Bob Franken will take your phone calls now at this number, 404-221-1855. We’re also receiving your e-mails. Bob joins us now from suburban Bethesda, Maryland, outside the home where Elian’s father is staying. Hi, Bob. BOB FRANKEN, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Hello, good morning. PHILLIPS: Good morning. FRANKEN: It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood. PHILLIPS: You always take things in such a positive approach. Hey, let’s talk about the neighbors. I’m just curious, how are the neighbors responding to you? What’s it like out there right now? FRANKEN: Well, they’re — really, they’re remarkably friendly. Of course, it is early in the game. But last night they had what amounted to a block party. At the end of the weekend, some of the kids came out, set up lemonade stands, that type of th