The LRA will not fund an irrational and unsafe rebuilding plan.

All the pieces are in place. There's light at the end of the tunnel.

I have no plans to run for governor.

That money has been allocated to us, but we haven't been able to apply for it yet because HUD hasn't set the rules.

The Baker bill as a tool was very efficient in terms of helping people sell out, or clear title to the land. We're going to have to go back to the drawing board and do the best with the tools we have.

It's quicker to get renters. This is a big deal.

It's been modeled -- every dollar ties back to a damaged house.

It only makes sense, given the new size of New Orleans. Consolidation needs to take place.

We are going to be faithful stewards of this federal money.

To offer something to a citizen or homeowners in one state and not offer to citizens in another state is not the country I grew up in.