Want to know what Bush said on Monday, 8/29/05 as Katrina was ripping into New Orleans?
Bush, agencies pledge post-storm help
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (AP) — President Bush on Monday pledged extensive federal help for victims of Hurricane Katrina to "get your lives back in order." The government put into effect a massive emergency assistance program that included rushing baby formula, communications equipment, generators, water and ice into hard-hit areas.
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"It's a storm now that is moving through and now is the time for governments to help people get their feet on the ground," Bush said. "For those of you who are concerned about whether or not we are prepared to help — don't be. We are."
He added, "We're in place, we've got equipment in place, supplies in place and once we're able to assess the damage we'll be able to move in and help those good folks in the affected areas."
(So what the hell happened?)
The Federal Emergency Management Agency had medical teams, rescue squads and groups prepared to supply food and water poised in a semicircle around New Orleans.
FEMA ready to test recovery procedures
http://www.usatoday.com/weather/stormcenter/2005-08-29-katrina-fema_x.htm (So what the hell happened?)
FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO CRITICIZE THE EVACUATION:
"I was impressed with the evacuation. Once it was ordered it was very smooth," FEMA Director Michael Brown said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. With the storm moving north, Brown said he expected to see flooding in Tennessee and the Ohio Valley.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2005-08-29-aid-agency_x.htm