President Bush returned to the Katrina ravaged Gulf Coast on Wednesday to see how rebuilding efforts are coming along. In a speech delivered at St. Stanislaus College, St. Louis, Mississippi, The President reflected on how far we've come in such a short time, and what needs to be done next.
From White House transcript: I can remember coming here, the times I came, and looked hard in people's eyes and saw a sense of desperation and worry and deep, deep concern about the future. I'm sure there is still concern about the future, but the eyes have cleared up. There's a sense of optimism. There's a hope, there's a little bounce in people's step. I'm not surprised; the people down here have showed incredible courage. And I want to thank you for showing the rest of our country what it means to survive an incredible hardship with high spirits.
President Bush did see the worry and deep concern on his numerous previous visits. Readers may recall the hysteria and uncertainty of that time not so long ago. As a reminder of those days, and President Bush's role in restoring the soul of Gulf Coast residents, I'm re-running this post from September 13, 2005.
A Picture Paints a Thousand Words
Hard at work "on vacation" as Katrina strikes.
Comforter in Chief
Comforting the grief stricken
Disaster knows no race, age or gender. Neither does true compassion.
Listening and caring is the first step towards healing and recovery.
Comforting the aged.
Hope for the young.
It's going to be o.k.
We'll get through this together.
The worst is over, you're going to be alright.
We're with you. One country, one people.
Even rescued firedog Louie gets a presidential pat on the head.
Matthew 25:40 "...Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."
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