People trusted the security of the levee system. More than 100,000 people lost everything. The government's at fault, and they should step up to the plate to give people some semblance of dignity.
More Quotes from Ivor Heerden:
This is just a few Band-Aids, really. We really need to go the step further and start implementing projects now that would make New Orleans safe.Ivor Heerden
We're talking about in essence having in the continental United States having a refugee camp of a million people.
Ivor Heerden
When it comes to a storm like this, the pumps are mission impossible. Number one, they aren't safe for the operators and the second thing is that you need very powerful systems with a very good electrical supply, but the more robust a storm is, the harder it is to operate a pump. As soon as you start that pump, every bit of trash that gets into the canal gets sucked into the pump. And as soon as buildings start coming apart, the level of debris shoots up dramatically.
Ivor Heerden
Go home and identify all the chemicals in your house. It's a very long list.
Ivor Heerden
Most of the flooding of New Orleans was due to man's follies. Society owes those who lost their lives, and the approximately 100,000 families who lost all, an apology.
Ivor Heerden
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Dignity Quotes, People Quotes, Security QuotesBut Jesus changes your attitude towards yourself and towards other people.
Cliff Richard
The chief strategist of an organization has to be the leader - the CEO.
Michael Porter
I do think there is something to be said for those who have significant experience at state level and have run campaigns or have been deeply involved in grass roots political campaigns and who have actual hands-on experience.
Roy Romer