In the military, as in any organization, giving the order might be the easiest part. Execution is the real game.

You were born free by accident. You live free by choice. To die free is your responsibility.

Who is affected more when it's cold? Poor people. Who is affected more when it's hot? Poor people. Who is affected more when it's wet? Poor people. Who is most affected when the economy is bad? Poor people. Poor people are the most fragile.

You know, we lose more homes every year to flooding than we do any other event in America.

I think American industry has lost perspective about their products.

Before Katrina, it was a longstanding tradition in our country for political officials to wait until the last minute to warn, to take action, to evacuate. No more. With Irene, you had mass evacuations - mandatory ones - issued days ahead of time. That was the right thing to do.

You can't vote that water out of the city of New Orleans.