We're not asking for a handout here, we're asking for an investment.

New Orleans is not asking for a handout; we're asking for a hand up,

This is not a handout, it's a hand up.

is just a handout to some of the state's wealthiest residents.

We're not going to see any return on our investment in this program. But it's so much more important from a strategic point of view to see what really interests people. And honestly, some of the ideas that students have come up with are better than things we've venture-funded to the tune of $2 million.

If you have wind, rain or flood damage to your home or business, we are not going to energize transformer to those buildings even though we may have the grid up and running there.