September 15, 2005: “We will do what it takes. We will stay as long as it takes to help citizens rebuild their communities and their lives.”
August 4, 2007: “Our message to the Twin Cities is we want to get this bridge rebuilt as quick as possible.”
ABCNews: Will Bush Keep Pledge To Rebuild Bridge?
Response to Katrina raises questions about government promises to rebuild Minn. bridge … The same day the bridge collapsed, administration officials said Bush would veto a $20 billion water-projects bill he says was laden with pork-barrel programs.
