from this site:

3:13 P.M. – Governor Blanco: A lot of people have lost their lives, but we have no numbers because the priority is saving those who are alive so we don’t have more casualties.
3:12 P.M. – Senator Vitter: Mayor Nagin’s calm and control and command of the facts showed me that we have one of the best leaders in the country right here.
3:12 P.M. – Senator Landrieu – Scenes are similar to what she saw after the Tsunami.
3:11 P.M. – Senator Landrieu: Those who evacuated should be patient and thank God that they are okay because so many still need to get out.
3:09 P.M. – Senator Landrieu: Plenty of people still on rooftops in N.O. East waiting to be rescued. Every boat available is being used to try to save people.
3:07 P.M. – Governor Blanco: We are looking for ways to get people out of the Superdome and out of New Orleans said Governor Blanco as she tried to keep from crying.