Gen Russell Honore just told a Louisiana Congressman and a news reporter that they were full of bull shit. Basically, "if you are not on the streets of New Orleans" shut the fuck up and do something. I don't know who appointed him to be in charge, but they made a good choice - native of Louisiana and daughters live in New Orleans. This is a link to his CNN profile
http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/09/02/honore.profile/