Eleanor Norton actually said...

"There is no way to argue that we can ease up on Louisiana and Mississippi a little bit; because we have been at this for a long time."

"Half a billion is on appeal, at least $3 billion is in dispute, and the notion that we would even discuss with FEMA things like ALJs..."

"With a new administration, I think it is a fair to ask, are you, Mr. Fugate, in light of the broad bipartisan criticisms of FEMA since Hurricane Katrina...would not a wholesale overhaul of the Agency ..."

"We need to get all of that extra help that you gave to Louisiana and Mississippi, and they will do it."