Administration Quote by Barack Obama

These past years, as we have been recovering and given our city a rebirth, we have been encouraged by our faith, knowledge, and steadfast…

— Cedric Richmond

The city of New Orleans showed America what it takes to rebuild a great place. We're all going together, and we're not leaving anybody…

— Mitch Landrieu

There's nothing like New Orleans. When it comes back, it will be a tremendous highlight for America.

— Peter Max

The way the team and the community embraced us when we first arrived, and the way they continue to do so, even today, shows…

— Scott Fujita

I have great admiration of the spirit of the people of New Orleans. They love life and stay positive.

— Morten Andersen

The reality is this city will not be the same for a while, ... We're not saying bring New Orleans back today.

— Ray Nagin

With Hurricane Katrina and all that kind of stuff happening, you needed somebody to rally for your city, to tell that story. Since Hurricane…

— Mannie Fresh

I was brought here [New Orleans] for a reason. I feel like I can make a tremendous impact, not only with the team but…

— Drew Brees

I've worked tremendously hard to make things happen for New Orleans culture.

— Big Freedia

The people of New Orleans have gotten to rock bottom. And the only way out in my mind is for them to really understand…

— Mitch Landrieu

It is wonderful to hear of the relief efforts that are finally coming to New Orleans and the rest of the region, but as…

— Angelina Jolie

I want people to know that it's all right to come back to New Orleans. You can drink the water. The only way that…

— Kenny Smith