Andrew Natsios Quotes

United States, Public Servant
September 22, 1949

Andrew S. Natsios (born September 22, 1949) is an American public servant of Greek origin who has served in a number of Massachusetts and high level federal government positions. Most notably, he has served as Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan, and Vice President of World Vision International. Currently, Natsios teaches as Executive Professor at the Bush School of Government and Public Service.

Many, many large cities have old, crumbling infrastructure that have got to be dealt with in the nearest future, or they're going to be in serious trouble. They'll be unlivable if they don't do something.

Andrew Natsios
- Future
- Serious
- Trouble
The political controversy surrounding this Boston's Big Dig could have the effect of throwing cold water on any plans for farsighted infrastructure development around the country.

Andrew Natsios
- Country
- Political
- Water

We couldn't spend $91 billion if we wanted to.

Andrew Natsios
No one in USAID embodied the spirit of compassion and brotherhood that underpins our efforts more than Larry Foley.

Andrew Natsios
- Effort
- Spirit
- Compassion
Development does not take place in Washington, DC. Development takes place in the rest of the world.

Andrew Natsios
- World
- Rest
It takes four months to ship food aid and 40 percent of the cost is in the shipping. People cannot eat shipping costs. We have had people die when there are surpluses in the markets.

Andrew Natsios
- People
- Food
- Die