Gene Taylor
Gene Taylor
recall seeing
I was there ? and I didn't recall seeing you there,
disconnect expertise federal people
The disconnect was, people thought there was some federal expertise out there. There wasn't. Not from you.
guessing homes magnitude mind thousands
The magnitude of it is mind-boggling. I'm guessing tens of thousands of homes are gone.
federal highways housing
The federal response, from highways to housing to trailers, is completely unacceptable.
available company plane
I think the company didn't have a plane available and they used (FEMA) as an excuse.
calling options quite ready
We just said we're not quite ready to do that yet. They keep calling because their options are not very attractive.
good ride secretary single sure visit
When I visit Iraq, ... I ride around in an armored vehicle, and I am sure the secretary (of defense) does, as well. That should be the single standard: If it is good enough for the big-shots, it is good enough for every American soldier.
affects encourage few future government hear people understand vote
What we do in government now affects the future of 18- to 30-year-olds, yet few vote and most people don't understand them, ... I like to encourage their participation in government, and I like to hear their take on issues.
knowledge local lost
What you lost was a lot of local knowledge,