Kathleen Blanco: “They have M-16s and they're locked and loaded. These troops know how…”

On the recordSeptember 3, 2006

They have M-16s and they're locked and loaded. These troops know how to shoot and kill, and I expect they will.

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Kathleen Blanco

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Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco gave orders to the National Guard regarding their response to violent offenders.

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I want the governor, I want the mayor, and I want the president, I want all three of them to come before her six children and tell us where she is.

Aug 26, 2006

They have M-16s and they're locked and loaded. These troops know how to shoot and kill, and I expect they will.

Jan 18, 2006

It's pretty sad. We've had these frustrations day in and day out. The housing situation is critical.

Dec 13, 2005

We would not be here today if the levees had not failed.

Kathleen Blanco: “They have M-16s and they're locked and loaded. These troops know how to shoot and kill, and I expect they will.”