Andy Kopplin
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fully plan start
If the plan doesn't get fully funded, we're going to start from scratch.
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Our goal is to try to identify the ways this money can be used to have the most leverage, in terms of providing private sector investment.
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Our greatest fear is that we're going to have the money available but the implementation status delayed.
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That is what they are trying to promote.
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This helps our residents to get back on their feet and puts them in the position where they can begin rebuilding.
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The severe impact of the disaster has placed a profound stress on government at all levels, not to mention that of the individuals and businesses attempting to recover. We're going to have to use limited resources wisely.
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We need to keep working to get our national surrogates to explain the facts - that the federal response was anemic and had been shortchanged by budget cuts and avoiding responsibilities like protecting Louisiana levees and wetlands.
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We want to make sure that folks know that our city and its culture are on the rebound. They'll see how much work there is to be done, but they'll also see that there's great potential for New Orleans' future.
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We've got to have the $4.2 billion to make it work, but if we wait until we have it we'll be criticized that we are delaying the process. We want people to feel comfortable that the money is going to be there for them and to see that the wheels of the process are going forward.
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What this information shows, I think, is this was the most expensive natural disaster in American history.
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The eye on the prize is that we get the resources we need so folks have the confidence that they can come back, and there's a long-term commitment of the federal government to be the state's partner in protecting our cities and towns from hurricanes and restoring the coast.