We're learning as we go. We're a lot smarter this time. We understand what it takes to mobilize away from the threat of a hurricane. Ray Nagin hurricanelearnlot Change image and share on social
At the Superdome, a young man came up to me holding a baby. He'd run out of diapers. He'd run out of medicine. His baby was sick. The guy's saying, 'Help me! Take my baby.' What could I do? That's the definition of helpless. Ray Nagin babydefinitiondiaper share on social
One of the best moments I've ever had in New Orleans is seeing Bourbon Street filled on a weekend night not long ago. Just watching the city breathe again. Ray Nagin agobourbonbreathe Change image and share on social
Ladies and gentlemen, I wish I had better news for you but we are facing a storm that most of us have feared. This is a threat that we've never faced before. Ray Nagin facefeargentleman Change image and share on social
We are facing a storm that most of us have long feared. Ray Nagin facefearlong Change image and share on social
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. Ray Nagin bridlefeelfelt Change image and share on social
I don't 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 The regulations are outdated; the rules are outdated. Ray Nagin femafixoutdate Change image and share on social
At the end of the day, I believe truth is stronger than any lie that's out there. Ray Nagin dayendlie Change image and share on social
This city will be chocolate at the end of the day. This city will be a majority-African-American city. It's the way God wants it to be. You can't have New Orleans no other way. Ray Nagin africanamericanchocolate Change image and share on social