Donald Powell
Donald Powell
Donald Powell Distinguished Service Orderwas an officer in the British Indian Army during World War I and World War II...
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They will be rebuilt stronger and better than they were before Katrina.
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Every time some type of natural disaster has hit, the people of this region have come back, and come back stronger than before. Failure is not an option. ... It's too important a task not to do it right.
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I don't think we can design a system that can compete with Mother Nature. What we're saying is that we are going to do whatever is necessary to make sure we have stronger and better levee systems than we've ever had.
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The levee system will be better and stronger than it ever has been in the history of New Orleans.
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Everyone has the same concern and interests -- that the flood maps be available for the four parishes as soon as possible.
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The administration will come out with a certain level and then it will be up to Congress to decide on the level. The president is committed to rebuilding the Gulf Coast.
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The federal government is committed to building the best levee system known in the world. It's a complicated issue.
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It's important that people feel safe and move back into the area. It's important that business create jobs in that particular area. The levee system is vital to that process.
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Credit losses are very low now, but mortgage lenders need to be prepared for higher losses,
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We just don't know. I would hope it would take fewer years.
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The president is committed to rebuilding the Gulf Coast.
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This new position allows me to continue to serve my country and help the many people who have had their lives turned completely upside down,
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I've talked to people in all walks of life, from elected officials ... to the guy who repaired my shoes.
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The most important news here is that the viable flood maps are being issued today. I think it's important because it brings certainty to some uncertain issues along the greater New Orleans area.