09/04/2007
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"I told the people that I would work with the Congress to write a $110 billion check to help the people of Louisiana and Mississippi, and that check has been written."
"The spirit of the people down here is strong."
"I want the local folks running the programs."
"I committed to the people of this part of the world and the gulf coast that the Federal Government would fund recovery and stay committed to the recovery."