Quote by Harry Connick, Jr.

I'm sure that there are reasonable people that had some reasonable projections about the future of New Orleans, but none of those could include not trying to rebuild the city and make it better than it was before.

I'm sure that there are reasonable people that had some reas

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This quote emphasizes the importance of rebuilding and improving New Orleans after a major catastrophe. It suggests that while there may have been realistic forecasts about the future of the city, none of them could possibly justify not putting in efforts to reconstruct and enhance it. The quote implies a commitment to resilience and progress, indicating that it is essential to not only restore but also strive to surpass its previous state.

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