Well, it's another example, Susan, of the mismatch in planning that has gone on. And it really is, again, to the point, that, even on FEMA's best day, they're not suited to manage this catastrophe.

Congress is going to an unprecedented session to pass a $10 billion supplemental bill tonight to keep FEMA... and the Red Cross up and operating.

Sorry for interrupting. I haven't heard that because for the last four days, I've been seeing dead bodies in the streets here in Mississippi. And to listen to politicians thanking each other and complimenting each other -- you know, I got…

So, while it's encouraging -- at least we know that will get done -- we have got a long way to go.

You promised to do whatever it took. And we know there are many things that it will take, but one thing that we have to leave with and one thing is a commitment for our levees.

We'll talk about what didn't do later. There'll be plenty of time for that and the truth will speak for itself.

The country wants strong leadership.

I think we will win the governor's race in -- in New Jersey. I think Senator Corzine will be successful there.

They want to know we're not the same as the Republicans.

But I'm telling you that the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama that make up the energy coast of this country need help from this United States government. We are American taxpayers, black and white, rich and poor. We should not…

It's absolutely justifiable and I have news for people, it's probably going to be more than $250 billion when all is said and done. And this is for Louisiana and the nation that it serves, and the Gulf Coast region.

We need a lot of help.

And I have every confidence that this country is as great and as strong as we can be do to that.

Anderson, there will be plenty of time to discuss all of those issues, about why, and how, and what, and if. But, Anderson, as you understand, and all of the producers and directors of CNN, and the news networks, this situation is very…

Nobody is perfect, Anderson. Everybody has to stand up here and I know you understand.

I know what the people are suffering. The governor knows. The president knows. The military officials know.

I think it's grossly unfair.

This plan helps small businesses, of course. It was adopted last week as an amendment and we appreciate all your work on that.