“We should not try to make the federal government our first responders, ... But when a disaster of the size of this hurricane hits, we should have better mechanisms in place that allow our federal government to restore order and provide relief.”
“We're glad to participate in this latest review, but what we need is not so much a review, but proactive steps and investments that make cities safer and stronger,”
“At a time of terrorist threat, when for years we've been saying our ports are vulnerable, we should not be surrendering any U.S. port to a foreign government, let alone the U.A.E., with their background.”
“I am calling upon President Bush to reverse the outrageous, the reckless and the irresponsible decision to turn over American ports to foreign governments.”