New Orleans and the surrounding parishes may be ravaged, but our spirit remains intact, ... To anyone who even suggests that this great city should not be rebuilt, hear this and hear it well: We will rebuild.
We are one people, united in our resolve to rebuild, restore and recover from this tragedy. At this time of great uncertainty and despair, our people must know that all our leaders are united and dedicated to this important work.
We still have great needs in our state, ... I do believe Congress will respond to the issue at hand.
To anyone who suggests this great city should not be rebuilt, we will rebuild,
The movie people tell me they want out of Toronto, ... We've got one producer with big Disney contracts we're talking to. We are looking for television series. That's bread and butter, day in and day out. It's all great business.
This is a tragedy of great proportions, greater than any we've see in our lifetimes, ... We know many lives have been lost.
I deeply appreciate Admiral Allen's sensitivity and understanding and his call to me this afternoon. I am reassured by his call as I continue to have great confidence in the Admiral's leadership.