I think we lost a great deal of sympathy and support with the way in which the crisis was handled, most importantly I think when we appeared to be grasping for too much at one time instead of identifying our… — Billy Tauzin Copy Share Image
You probably have to have redundant levee systems with canals in between them, like the Dutch have, to make sure that incoming water is channeled off to areas where you deal with it rather than have it drown you. — Billy Tauzin Copy Share Image
Half of Louisiana is under water and the other half is under indictment. — Billy Tauzin Copy Share Image
The timing was terrible, and having one disaster after another didn't help. I think the pictures on television of the way in which the… — Billy Tauzin Copy Share Image
Invite the best and brightest to compete for a grand prize to come up with designs, including new zoning, building codes and so forth,… — Billy Tauzin Copy Share Image
Venice, Italy, survives 365 days out of every year in water; New Orleans can survive a few days of water if it has to. — Billy Tauzin Copy Share Image
New Orleans has to learn to live with water rather than in fear of water, and we need a master plan that shows us… — Billy Tauzin Copy Share Image
And if citizens of New Orleans who are really contemplating coming back heard that we're really intent upon making the place secure again -… — Billy Tauzin Copy Share Image
I think we lost a great deal of sympathy and support with the way in which the crisis was handled, most importantly I think… — Billy Tauzin Copy Share Image
I think the industry finally gets it. They've lost the connection with the American public, and they've got to rebuild the trust with the… — Billy Tauzin Copy Share Image
The immediate, highest priority need, in my humble opinion, is that we build quickly the interim structures that can channel water away from population… — Billy Tauzin Copy Share Image
The question is what I wanted to do with the new life God has given me. This is the mission I want to take… — Billy Tauzin Copy Share Image
