路易斯安娜州州长卡斯琳·布兰科关于飓风过后重建家园的演讲

路易斯安娜州州长卡斯琳·布兰科关于飓风过后重建家园的演讲 考研屋 www.kaoyanwu.com 提供各大机构考研、公务员、四六级辅导视频课程 Governor Kathleen Blanco: Address to Joint Session of the Louisiana State Legislature delivered 14 September 2005, Baton Rouge, LA Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, members of the House and Senate, clergy members, commanding officers, honored guests. Tonight I speak to the brave and resilient people of Louisiana: those of us thankful to be here at home, those in Louisiana shelters, and those temporarily dispersed across the nation in shelters from Texas to Tennessee and in homes and hotels in faraway states. I also speak for a grateful state to thank people across our nation and around the globe —— people who have uplifted Louisiana in our time of need, people whose generosity and support renews our faith in God and the human spirit. Nearly two weeks ago, Katrina tore across Southeast Louisiana leaving a path of physical destruction and human tragedy unprecedented in our nation’s history. Tonight, foremost in our thoughts are the families who were literally ripped apart by the storm. Over the past few days, I have met brothers separated from sisters, mothers and fathers searching for children, and children who have seen things no child should have to witness. As a mother, a sister, and a daughter, my heart goes out to every family. And we all know that family stretches beyond blood to embrace the neighborhoods and communities that form the fabric of our lives. To the displaced people of St. Tammany, Washington, Tangipahoa, St. Charles, Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines Parishes, your loss is our loss. As your Governor, I pledge that I will not rest until every Louisiana family and community is reunited. The destruction is almost beyond comprehension: We’ve lost hundreds of our loved ones. Entire communities have been destroyed. Businesses, wiped off the map. Families separated. More than a million people displaced from their homes. But even as we continue to recover from the worst natu 考研屋www.kaoyanwu.com :提供各大机构考研、公务员、四六级辅导视频课程 专业提供提供各大机构考研、公务员、四六级辅导视频课