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

And if citizens of New Orleans who are really contemplating coming back heard that we're really intent upon making the place secure again - regardless of whether the levees held or not - then I think a rebuilding process would really take shape.

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.

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

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

Invite the best and brightest to compete for a grand prize to come up with designs, including new zoning, building codes and so forth, for New Orleans that could make it safe from water, and let the state and city pick the plan that works best for Louisiana.

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