Kathleen Blanco: “Please, be our lasting partner. That's what we need from you. Stand by…”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2006

Please, be our lasting partner. That's what we need from you. Stand by us as we rebuild.

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Kathleen Blanco

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Governor Kathleen Blanco appeals for support from the federal government for rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Katrina.

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Kathleen Blanco: “Please, be our lasting partner. That's what we need from you. Stand by us as we rebuild.”