I just want to say, thank you to you and other media people. They're doing a great job. They're down there sweating and crying with us. I want to thank the volunteers and everybody that's trying to help us. And all I got to everybody else…

Yes, I do think that's been a mistake. People that don't live in flood areas of the country -- and lots of the country don't really fully understand good work the corps does and how badly we need it. Yes, I don't think it was a wise…

I am pleased with the federal government response.

When a governor of a state has a press conference, he's speaking to the American people or she's speaking to the American people. Look, this is what's happening. This is where we are. We need help, you know, send things.

Anderson, tonight, I don't know if you've heard -- maybe you all have announced it -- but 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.

I want to thank the president. He will be here tomorrow, we think. And the military is sending assets as we speak.

I'm just expressing that it is so important for everyone in this nation to pull together, for all military assets and all assets to be brought to bare in this situation.

We need a lot of help. And the Congress has been wonderful to help us, and we need more help.

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…

LANDRIEU: Anderson, I have the anger inside of me. Most of the homes in my family have been destroyed. Our homes have been destroyed. I understand what you're saying, and I know all of those details.

Let me just say a few things. Thank President Clinton and former President Bush for their strong statements of support and comfort today. I thank all the leaders that are coming to Louisiana, and Mississippi, and Alabama to our help and…

Why is the price of copper at an all-time high? The Chinese are buying every scrap of copper that's available. Supply and demand.

You need more information, but the president, I watched him, he's pretty perceptive.

It probably does cause some problems, because people, you know, they can't help but have their heart go out to this mother who lost her son.

I supported going to the war, I think it was the right thing.

We are there now, and whether you agree with that or not we've got to figure out how we complete this job.

I think you need to take a little bit more time and say, well, this is the mission.

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid has suffered a mild stroke.