05/01/2003
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"Gulf Coast Reconstruction is what we call ground zero— this is where the worst of the worst of the storm hit."
"I firmly believe that excellence in education is going to be the leading edge of change for New Orleans."
"And we wish you all the very best in your new home."
"The American people have written a check—written checks for $114 billion to help the people on the coast."