234 Quotes by Kathleen Blanco

At the state level, we must take a careful look at what went wrong and make sure it never happens again. The buck stops here, and as your governor, I take full responsibility.

To recover from the trauma of this devastation we cannot simply re-create what those storms destroyed,

When your whole system, your whole civilized system goes down, this is pretty much what you get left with. We have no communications, no running water, no electricity, no real help.

By comparison to New York's economic recovery challenges, Louisiana's situation is vaster, more complex and will be more protracted,

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.

I care for you. I want to make life safer and better for you.

The radio system that is currently operational in the greater New Orleans area was designed to support 800 users; there are currently 2,500 users. To address the radio communications requirements, we need additional frequencies,

I do want to tell you how much we appreciated watching all of the integrated forces at work as one,

This will connect the benefits to the families,