Triumph Of The Spirit Over Death

President Bush delivered an excellent speech.

"It was not a normal hurricane – and the normal disaster relief system was not equal to it."

"the system, at every level of government, was not well coordinated, and was overwhelmed in the first few days."

"a challenge on this scale requires greater federal authority and a broader role for the armed forces – the institution of our government most capable of massive logistical operations on a moment’s notice."

"When the federal government fails to meet such an obligation, I as President am responsible for the problem, and for the solution."

"We are going to review every action and make necessary changes, so that we are better prepared for any challenge of nature, or act of evil men, that could threaten our people."

"I propose the creation of a Gulf opportunity zone"

"I propose the creation of worker recovery accounts"

"I also propose that Congress pass an Urban Homesteading Act."

"there is also some deep, persistent poverty in this region as well."

"That poverty has roots in a history of racial discrimination, which cut off generations from the opportunity of America. We have a duty to confront this poverty with bold action."

"minority owned business, home ownership"

"This is an unprecedented response to an unprecedented crisis,"

"And tonight I also offer this pledge of the American people: Throughout the area hit by the hurricane, we will do what it takes, we will stay as long as it takes, to help citizens rebuild their communities and their lives."

Analysis: Strong, solid, take charge.
(Aside: It's a mistake to entrust funds and authority to incompetents like Gov. Blanco and Mayor Nagin.)
--LynZee