40 Quotes by Marc Morial

A great American city is fighting for its life.

This - the leadership of the mayor is crucial, because it is to the mayor that people will look to provide the vision, the energy, and the sense of confidence in the rebuilding and the recovery.

The Society of American Civil Engineers, someone who's going to come in and say to the public, we've looked at, we've examined, we've reviewed the repairs and we think they're strong enough to withstand the type of hurricane that - that could hit the city this season.

Because Katrina put it out there, no one can play the pretend game anymore that there isn't poverty and inequality in this country. The Millions More Movement - Katrina gives it added significance.

For me, I have no political ego in this thing with respect to any other leader and what they might feel is appropriate or necessary in what they're going to try to do... We need everybody on the front lines.

To outsiders, you are seen as a shining light. You are seen as a beacon.

She was singular in the role that she played, and she can't be replaced.

Today is a giant step forward, ... The president heard us and responded.

I think the important message today is that an ordinary person -- a quiet, humble person -- can ignite a movement,