Former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour discusses an example of his state’s positive response to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, a story told in more detail in his book America’s Great Storm. Barbour offered these comments during a Sept. 23, 2015, John Locke Foundation Headliner speech. To watch full-length presentations of JLF events, click here.
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