On the recordNovember 10, 2005
They keep trying to come up with excuses to let this city die.
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Oliver Thomas
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transcripts.cnn.comOliver Thomas: “They keep trying to come up with excuses to let this city die.”
Editor's note · Context
Thomas criticizes Congress for making excuses instead of providing necessary support for New Orleans.
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Jan 10, 2007
We need to take a look at the state laws. We need to take a look at the speedy trials of violent offenders. If you use a weapon, the laws ought to be stricter, stronger enforcement.
Jan 10, 2007
We owe it to them and other families to make sure they are safe, that their streets are clean and that their tax dollars mean something.
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I would like to see the city take all of its capital funds, whatever we have, and just spend it. Get together with non-profits, housing agencies, and let them have it. Let them start rebuilding yesterday.
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How does that help with 10 or 12 feet of water? The levees, we pray, won't break this time.