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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Should the commitment not be there, it would be as if there were no protection.
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The levee system will be better and safer than it's ever been before.
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The American public knows that the banking sector has had record profits for the last four years. It's an opportunity to be generous.
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I think everyone in this room understands that the dual banking system is at a crossroads,
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It became very apparent to me after visiting with the administration, visiting with the president, that there would be no rebuilding of New Orleans unless people felt safe. That is the number one issue.
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I think New Orleans and Louisiana need to be safe,
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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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They will be rebuilt stronger and better than they were before Katrina.
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Banks are part of the community. They understand the needs of consumers, and they deal in good faith, promoting goodwill.
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Today the president is requesting another $1.5 billion.
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We believe that these funds will meet the permanent housing needs of the state so that its residents can return and get back on their feet, not only with a roof over their heads, but with a safe one as well.
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This program allows states' leaders -- who are closest to the people -- to decide exactly how this grant money should be spent.