I was treated with a miracle drug, just like Lance Armstrong.

You probably have to have redundant levee systems with canals in between them, like the Dutch have, to make sure that incoming water is channeled off to areas where you deal with it rather than have it drown you.

The question is what I wanted to do with the new life God has given me. This is the mission I want to take on.

The immediate, highest priority need, in my humble opinion, is that we build quickly the interim structures that can channel water away from population and businesses in the New Orleans area.

Half of Louisiana is under water and the other half is under indictment.

Venice, Italy, survives 365 days out of every year in water; New Orleans can survive a few days of water if it has to.

I was treated with a miracle drug, just like Lance Armstrong.