AFP, Sept. 2nd, 2005: “[Sen.]Vitter, speaking to reporters at the emergency response center in Baton Rouge, also said he gave the federal government a grade ‘F’ for its response to the disaster so far.”
CNN, Sept. 5th, 2005 …
Anderson Cooper: Senator, on Friday, you gave the federal government an “F” for their efforts. What grade do you gave them right now.
SEN. DAVID VITTER (R), LOUISIANA: Yeah, first of all, Friday, I gave all of the organized government relief effort an “F,” state and federal. I think it’s turned a corner, in fact, it began to turn later that day, Friday, when it essentially became an unprecedented military operation, not only National Guard, but major active duty military.
Rep. Boustany (R-LA) got the memo too.
