On the recordJanuary 19, 2006
Does he really think God is punishing America with hurricanes? That's what he said this week, from here in the 'chocolate city.'
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Ray Nagin
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transcripts.cnn.comRay Nagin: “Does he really think God is punishing America with hurricanes? That's what he said this week, from here in the…”
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Cooper references a controversial statement made by Mayor Ray Nagin regarding hurricanes and divine punishment.
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