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.

I dont think that any person can fix FEMA. I think FEMA needs a total restructuring. I think it needs to be taken from scratch and redone. The regulations are outdated; the rules are outdated.

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.

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

I just tell you, I'm not a big FEMA fan.

If we're unified, there's nothing we cannot do.

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.