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You Were Born Free By Accident. You Live Free By Choice. To Die Free Is Your Responsibility.

Before Katrina, It Was A Longstanding Tradition In Our Country For Political Officials To Wait Until The Last Minute To Warn, To Take Action, To Evacuate. No More. With Irene, You Had Mass Evacuations - Mandatory Ones - Issued Days Ahead Of Time. That Was The Right Thing To Do.

In The Military, As In Any Organization, Giving The Order Might Be The Easiest Part. Execution Is The Real Game.

During The Aftermath Of Katrina, National Guard Troops Were Positioned On Every Block To Establish A Sense Of Safety And Source Of Help For The People In Need. They Did Not Leave Communities Until People Were Safe And Sound.

If I'm A Leader, I Have A Mission.