“If it were to rain a lot, there is concern from the Army Corps of Engineers that the levees might break. And so, therefore, we’re cautious about encouraging people to return at this moment of history.”—Washington, D.C., Sept. 19, 2005 Click here to see video of Bush’s comments. The Bushism is at 5:02.
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