I made clear my existing directive to agencies to eliminate any bureaucratic roadblocks.
I thanked the executives for the efforts their companies made to preposition assets in advance of the storm.
I instructed my team to keep me updated on the progress made by the utilities to restore power.
I want you to figure out how we do something.
America is with you.
I expect my team to remain focused as the immediate impacts of Hurricane Sandy continue and lean forward in their respon...
We leave nobody behind.
The more you follow instructions, the easier it is for our first-responders to make sure that they are dealing with true...
So I want to repeat--my message to the Federal Government: no bureaucracy, no red tape. Get resources where they're need...
Some were significant.
The good news is, is that the Governors and local officials, I think, have had a few days of preparation.