Quote from: Failure Topic

Well, I think first of all there was a failure to have real, clear information at our disposal. There was a real lack of situational awareness. We didn't have the capabilities on the ground to give us real-time, accurate assessments of the physical condition of the city.


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Author Bio


  • NameMichael Chertoff
  • Description2nd Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States
  • BornNovember 28, 1953
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionLawyer; Judge