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.

America needs to get over it. We can't control everything. We can't control the storms.

If I'm a leader, I have a mission.

During the aftermath of Katrina, National Guard troops were positioned on every block to establish a sense of safety and source of help for the people in need. They did not leave communities until people were safe and sound.

I cant swing a dead cat without hitting a reporter.

Hurricane Sandy was one of the most vicious storm systems to hit the New York City area in nearly two centuries.

Leadership is working with goals and vision management is working with objectives.