Russel Honore

The preparations are what they are. We're here. The storm is coming. We are as best prepared as we can be as the eye of the storm approaches.

In the military, as in any organization, giving the order might be the easiest part. Execution is the real game.

Leadership means forming a team and working toward common objectives that are tied to time, metrics, and resources.

I think American industry has lost perspective about their products.

During the aftermath of Katrina, National Guard troops were positioned on every block to establish a sense of safety and source of help for the people in need. They did not leave communities until people were safe and sound.

By-and-large, these are families that are just waiting to get out of here. They are frustrated; I would be, too. I get frustrated at the cash register counter when the paper runs out.

This is a Disaster. This isn't something somebody can control. We ain't stuck on stupid.

I told myself I'd stay in until I reached major, and then go on and do something else.

You cannot depend on a sandbag dike to save your life. You put it up to try to save your property.

Leadership is working with goals and vision; management is working with objectives.

Before Katrina, it was a longstanding tradition in our country for political officials to wait until the last minute to warn, to take action, to evacuate. No more. With Irene, you had mass evacuations - mandatory ones - issued days ahead of time. That was the right thing to do.

When you form a team, why do you try to form a team? Because teamwork builds trust and trust builds speed.