7 Quotes by Norman Francis

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    To apply equal treatment is not enough, ... We have to provide our response equitably. Some will get more than others but no one will get less than what they need.

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    What happened to New Orleans and Xavier, represents the greatest disaster this country has ever had. That we were able to come back in such a short period of time is a credit to our staff and faculty, who put aside their personal loses and problems, to make this miracle happen.

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    As I have said before, every time we open our doors, it's a miracle. Well, I can tell you that opening our doors this time was the biggest miracle of all. We recognize that some things are still not exactly the way we want them, but with a little patience, understanding, and sacrifice, we will get through this challenge. You have to go through Good Friday to get to Easter Sunday.

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    a compassion for bringing Louisiana back and taking it forward. ...This is not just recovery. We're talking about enhancement.

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    I'm not naive, ... Right now anybody seeing the city of New Orleans would say, 'My God, that's the farthest place from where I'd want to be.'

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    If you do have a substantial number who do not come back, you downsize, ... You hate to think about that, but obviously we have to think about it.

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