Ray Nagin Quotes

United States, Politician
June 11, 1956

Clarence Ray Nagin Jr., also known as C. Ray Nagin , is an American former politician, businessman and convicted felon who served as the 60th mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana, from 2002 to 2010. A Democrat, Nagin became internationally known in 2005 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Also known as Businessman

Get people to higher ground and have the feds and the state airlift supplies to them -- that was the plan, man

Ray Nagin
- People
- State
- Ground
Ladies and gentlemen, I wish I had better news for you but we are facing a storm that most of us have feared. This is a threat that we've never faced before.

Ray Nagin
- Storm
- News
- Threat

At the end of the day, I believe truth is stronger than any lie that's out there.

Ray Nagin
- Truth
- Day
- Stronger
We are prepared as a city to put on the best Mardi Gras that we have ever seen.

Ray Nagin
- City
- Best
- Prepared
Today I feel better about Rita, and I'm not as prone to do a hard, mandatory evacuation, ... But I want to leave that open as an option.

Ray Nagin
- Today
- Option
- Leave
Let me just say it one more time and make sure everybody understands it ... We will rebuild this entire city

Ray Nagin
- Time
- City
- Everybody
You are in a position to create wealth not only for yourself but for your children and your children's children.

Ray Nagin
- Children
- Wealth
- Position
We are facing a storm that most of us have long feared.

Ray Nagin
- Storm
- Feared

We want you to take this very seriously, ... This not a test. This is the real deal. And I don't want to panic you but I wanted to make sure you understand.

Ray Nagin
- Deal
- Test
- Panic