One of the best moments Ive ever had in New Orleans is seeing Bourbon Street filled on a weekend night not long ago. Just watching the city breathe again.

Basically, the start of my thinking process is: 'OK, if you didn't have to worry about re-election, what would you be doing?' That's kind of how I'm starting to think.

Candor is the only way I know how to do it. I'm way too old to change. At the end of the day, I believe the truth is stronger than any lie that's out there.

You take dark chocolate, you mix it with white milk, and it becomes a delicious drink. That is the chocolate I am talking about.

I think I did everything possible known to any mayor in the country as it relates to saving lives.

This economic pie that is getting ready to explode before our eyes is going to be shared equally.

I always feel that in politics, you have a bridle on. Well, I took the bridle off. And I tell you, it felt pretty good.