Some of these guys are so violent that it is hard for witnesses to come forward, and they get involved in repeat criminal activities, so it is unfort…

- Ray Nagin

We're out of nuclear-crisis mode and into normal, day-to-day crisis mode.

- Ray Nagin

I just tell you, I'm not a big FEMA fan.

- Ray Nagin

Excuse my French, everybody in America, but I am pissed.

- Ray Nagin

Candor is the only way I know how to do it. I'm way too old to change. At the end of the day, I believe the truth is stronger than any lie that's out…

- Ray Nagin

They're feeding the people a line of bull, and they are spinning and people are dying.

- Ray Nagin

It's all right. You guys in New York City can't get a hole in the ground fixed, and it's five years later, so let's be fair.

- Ray Nagin

You are in a position to create wealth not only for yourself but for your children and your children's children.

- Ray Nagin

I think I did everything possible known to any mayor in the country as it relates to saving lives.

- Ray Nagin