September 2005But who's in charge?“Many of our citizens simply are not getting the help they need, especially in New Orleans. And that is unacceptable.” – George W Bush, US president. Responding to criticism of government's rescue effort in New Orleans and Louisiana in the wake of damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. 1 September 2005.
Nothing but guff“In America, we do not abandon our fellow citizens in their hour of need. And the federal government will do its part. Where our response is not working, we'll make it right. Where our response is working, we will duplicate it.” – George W Bush, US president. Responding to criticism of government's rescue effort in New Orleans and Louisiana in the wake of damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. 1 September 2005.
Cheap philosophy and meaningless promises“We have a responsibility to our brothers and sisters all along the Gulf Coast, and we will not rest until we get this right and the job is done.” – George W Bush, US president. Talking about the government's response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina along the US coast of the Gulf of Mexico. 1 September 2005.
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