using the constitutional authority of the executive branch. |
We also need time to restock fuel supplies along the return routes and restock goods in stores. We also want to avoid any traffic gridlock, so we can't say enough times to those who I know are ready to go back to your homes, but please stay where you are, |
We are going to do everything in our power to get the electrical infrastructure back in place, |
We are honored to host the unique opportunity to build lives of great meaning, fulfillment and success. We hope that, when you leave here today, you will find, fulfill or renew your purpose. |
We are not through assessing the damage. We cannot assure you at this time that your community is safe to return to. |
We certainly hope that FEMA is successful in finding apartments for the estimated 54,000 Katrina evacuees still living in hotels and motels by the agency's Dec. 1 deadline. |
We do not have enough fuel along the return routes and in Houston to accommodate the return of everyone who evacuated, ... If Texans will be patient and follow [the staggered return] plan, they will find their return trip to be easier and more efficient. |
We fully understand that it's hard to maintain order if you don't have fuel for your cars and first responders, |
We have truly dodged a major bullet here, |
We knew we had to find a way to provide health care coverage for those displaced survivors while they rebuild their lives, and we have, |
We may dodge a bullet in Houston, Texas. But I'd rather sit in traffic for eight to 12 hours than take a chance it doesn't change any farther to the east. We're talking about people's lives here. |
We realize that by the grace of God, we could be the ones that have this extra need. |
We want to avoid traffic gridlock. So again, we can't say enough times to those I know are ready to go back to their homes: Please stay where you are. |
We will get fuel to those who are low or out, ... I urge everyone out there to exercise patience. |
We'll report in excess of $300,000 raised during this quarter, |