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If a sufficient number of management layers are superimposed on top of each other, it can be assured that disaster is not left to chance.

This is a basic function of Congress to keep the government running. And so, what we ought not to do is play politics with those who have been affected by disasters.

We cannot stop natural disasters but we can arm ourselves with knowledge: so many lives wouldn't have to be lost if there was enough disaster preparedness.

What we ought not do is play politics with those who've been afflicted by disasters. This should not be controversial. Stop playing politics, do the right thing for the country and let's make sure we're not making politics with disaster relief.

Let the wealthier countries and corporations of the world fund an Emergency Organization.

I think it is quite dangerous for an organisation to think they can predict where they are going to need leadership. It needs to be something that people are willing to assume if it feels relevant, given the context of any situation.

My friends, as I have discovered myself, there are no disasters, only opportunities. And, indeed, opportunities for fresh disasters.

In the past, people worked together only when some great disaster threatened.

War zones are dangerous, protests can be violent, also, natural disasters are difficult to cover, so there are going to be risks.

The only safe ship in a storm is leadership.