I'm not up here talking about whether you should give me $250 billion or not. I'm saying, give me three things: build my levees, help me with housing, and create the right environment for both businesses and people to come back.
Nagin outlines specific needs for New Orleans' recovery, focusing on levees, housing, and business environment.
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