Reply #17: Link to Chertoff's disastrous press conference Saturday [View All]

[MO_Dem]

QUESTION: Who is in charge now in restoring law and order? And is there a central body who's dealing with a plan to evacuate people and get order restored?

CHERTOFF: The National Guard under the law has the responsibility for maintaining order. And that's why we're bringing more National Guard in.

Of course, the National Guard reports to the governor. But at this point, the National Guard is working closely with General Honore, who is the Defense Department joint task force commander on the ground. He's commanding those elements of logistical support and other DOD activities. And he's really working very closely in partnership with the Louisiana Guard authorities to make sure that security is being covered.

http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0509/03/cst.04.html

So far, this transcript on CNN is the only one I've been able to find. Also, I haven't had time to go over it closely and find all the contradictory things he said. You have to scroll about half way down the page to the press conference.