Barack Obama actually said...

We are going to help you get it all together, all right? I promise, promise. You're going to be OK.

I want you to cut through red tape. I want you to cut through bureaucracy. There's no excuse for inaction at this point.

America is with you. We are standing behind you, and we are going to do everything we can to help you get back on your feet.

Our top priority is to make sure all available resources are being provided to state and local responders as quickly as possible.