I think if Mr. Benson wants to leave, he could have done it a little bit differently. Not right after a major storm when 80 percent of the city is flooded and most of the citizens are gone. |
I've talked directly with the president, I've talked to the head of the Homeland Security, I've talked to everybody under the sun, I've been out there. |
It's very important for people to come back to the city and take a look and understand. |
With Hurricane Rita behind us, the task at hand is to bring New Orleans back. We want everyone to assess the risks and make an informed decision about re-entry plans. |