I don't know New Orleans' Mayor Ray Nagin's voice so let's hope this is not a fake - this mp3 interview (also at at binarybonsai.com) gives me shivers.

The section at 10:30 about resource allocation gives a good summary of his view of the problem.

As usual, wikipedia is also standing up as a live encyclopedia - fascinating, but so sad.

Via the Silent Penguin.

Update: as Leo says in the comments, the interview seems to be genuine - thanks Leo!.