80 Quotes by Ray Nagin

Candor is the only way I know how to do it. I'm way too old to change. At the end of the day, I believe the truth is stronger than any lie that's out there.

The people of our city are holding on by a thread. Time has run out. Can we survive another night? And who can we depend on? Only God knows.

If we're unified, there's nothing we cannot do.

Excuse my French everybody in America, but I am pissed.

The reality is this city will not be the same for a while, ... We're not saying bring New Orleans back today.

I just tell you, I'm not a big FEMA fan.

I think I did everything possible known to any mayor in the country as it relates to saving lives.

One of the best moments Ive ever had in New Orleans is seeing Bourbon Street filled on a weekend night not long ago. Just watching the city breathe again.

I dont think that any person can fix FEMA. I think FEMA needs a total restructuring. I think it needs to be taken from scratch and redone. The regulations are outdated; the rules are outdated.