Caught on tape
By Dam Froomkin (THE WASHINGTON POST, 02/03/06):
This an extract of 'Special to washingtonpost.com'
A newly leaked video from Aug. 28 shows President Bush sitting passively as he is briefed on the killer storm heading directly for the Gulf Coast. Senior officials voice dire predictions including the distinct possibility of severe flooding in New Orleans.
He asks no questions. And when he spoke it was to offer what turned out be unfounded assurances:
"I want to assure the folks at the state level that we are fully prepared to not only help you during the storm, but we will move in whatever assets and resources we have at our disposal after the storm to help you deal with the loss of property, and we pray for no loss of life, of course."… Seguir leyendo »