Bill White
Bill White
From 2004 until 2010, this Democratic Party politician served as Mayor of Houston, Texas. Previously, during the presidential administration of Bill Clinton, White had held the position of United States Deputy Secretary of Energy.
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth16 June 1954
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We have moved more evacuees out of hotels than any other city has ever had in hotels, ... So we encourage those new to it to ask us, not tell us, how to do it.
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We want Houstonians to know we're prepared to receive money now, ... I have checks in my pocket and checks in my hand. The time when they can begin sending donations is now.
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We are all reaching new grounds. I don't want to spend a penny of taxpayer dollars that is unreimbused to the city of Houston. But I see needs out there when I get out and about in the community,
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We believe that local people ought to make local decisions, and today, we've decided to open the roof in Houston, Texas,
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I expected a good demonstration and some good coverage of it. A lot of it exceeded my expectations.
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If we were driving more fuel-efficient vehicles, it wouldn't be as much of an issue,
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We may be asking for extensions of these deadlines based on market conditions and commitments previously made by FEMA, and we feel confident that FEMA will review those requests on the merits,
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Hurricane Rita on its present course poses a risk to Houston and the whole Houston region,
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Hurricane Rita is dangerous, and Houston is well-prepared,
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There is no good place to put a shelter that could take a direct hit from a Category 5 hurricane. I don't want anybody out there watching this and thinking that somebody is bound to open a local school for me on Friday, not with a hurricane packing these kinds of winds.
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There is no evidence we pose a danger. The evidence is that this other side is a danger.
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I look toward Ormond Beach and all I see is fire on the horizon. The flames are leaping up over everything -- trees, buildings, everything. I'm just numb.
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I look toward Ormond Beach and all I see is fire on the horizon, ... The flames are leaping up over everything -- trees, buildings, everything. I'm just numb.
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I have confidence in our people (lab researchers) that they will control those organisms and maintain a safe environment.