In his speech tonight, President Bush needs to say specifically what he will do in the next four years, especially for the war on terrorism, local delegates to the Republican National Convention said Wednesday.

"He needs to lay out his vision for the next four years," said alternate Thad Viers, a state House member from Socastee.

"I think that what John Kerry did not do effectively was present what he would do if elected," delegate Glen O'Connell of Pawleys Island said.

So this is Bush's chance to "just really fill his speech with substance as to what his plans are for the next four years if elected," O'Connell said.

Bush should reinforce for the public "his personal and his presidential zeal to win the war on terrorism," said alternate Alan Clemmons, a state House member from Myrtle Beach.

The delegates expect Bush to be specific about his plans for the war on terrorism and to improve the economy.

"He needs to lay out his economic agenda for his second term because the economy is foremost in people's minds," said delegate Tracy Edge, a state House member from North Myrtle Beach.

"I think that's really what the American people are interested in," he said.

Bush needs to remind people that the economy was badly affected by the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and that the country is still at war, Edge said.

It might be a gloomy picture, but the economy will continue to suffer and Americans will continue to be targets everywhere until the situation is brought under better control, he said.

Viers said Bush should tell what he will do with the economy and creating jobs.

Part of that should be a pledge to make the tax cuts permanent, he said.

"I think he needs to be visionary and positive," Viers said.

Delegate Shirley Babson of Bolivia, N.C., said the main issue is the war on terrorism and Bush should show how Americans need to focus on it.

He should be able to convince people that "we all need to pull together as Americans and get behind him as commander in chief," Babson said.

Clemmons said he thinks Bush will leave viewers with "a clear understanding" of his plan to promote democracy in the world.

"I firmly believe that the president's leadership will come through," Clemmons said.