"Unfortunately, we didn't get what we were
hoping for -- or expecting, but we are going to press on
because we need this president to be our champion, not our
critic," Landrieu said.
"I would say it was a very strong and powerful
speech, if only I could black out all the problems facing
Louisiana and the Gulf Coast," Vitter said. "I was
very disappointed at how small a part those national
challenges -- and I think they are national challenges --
were given in the speech." Vitter
"I think it's good he's reaffirming his
commitment to rebuild," said Rep. Bobby Jindal,
R-Kenner. , "I
would have hoped" for more concrete commitments to
"Category 5 level hurricane protection" and a
discussion of how to revive the area's housing and
economy.
"I would hope that given that he has come out
against the Baker bill he would have offered some
alternative to deal with our housing crisis," said
Jefferson
"Obviously I wish he had more to say about, not so
much my own proposal, but where we might go in terms of the
Hurricane Katrina resolution. I thought the fact that it got
mentioned at least means it still has his attention, but it
doesn't rank as a major issue." Baker
"However, I cannot help but wonder if Washington
grasps the situation in Louisiana," Melancon said.
"Things aren't getting better by themselves and
time is not on our side." Melancon