It is so upseting to read some of these blogs and here people in general commenting that they are sick of hearing about Katrina and they know it was a huge disaster, but get over it already. It is easy to say for someone who is sitting in their house...with walls..and floors...and furniture. We are still here and we are still rebuilding, but we are far from being OK. No matter how much work the construction crew does on our house, it doesn't change the feeling of loss and sadness that overwhelms me when I look around where family photographs once hung. It is a feeling shared by most of the city. We should be allowed to grieve and not simply get over it because other people are tired of hearing about it. Yes, clothes and furniture can be replaced, but photographs, art projects, sentimental items can never be replaced...and how do you cope with losing ALL of those items? Our spirits are up and we are focusing on the future of the city. But there are still those days when it just hits you all over again. We have nothing. There are so many issues that have come out of this disaster and it will take reflection and accountability to find solutions to them. But I just beg people to please be patient and understanding. We are working hard down here and we are taking it one day at a time, but don't tell us to get over it because everywhere we look its in our face and we can't just ignore it.

Brian, I watched your interview with the President and wanted to stand up and cheer! If anyone was trying to intimidate it was the President and I was happy to see you stand your ground and wait for the answer to come -- which never did! That last question about watching TV was the crown on his presidency! His administration stated they had no idea things were that bad after Katrina and when you asked the President "Don't you watch the news at all?" and his response was NO -- I only watch Baseball was even kind of hard to believe since every sports franchise in America was doing Katrina relief donations! It amazes me that after a Tsunami half a world away we were dropping necessities within 24 hours but right here in our own back yard it took almost 10 days to even try to formulate a PLAN! As for those that think the President shouldn't have to answer for his mistakes -- It is a public office and as the President in a Democracy he works for the American People! Thank you Brian for a great interview! Keep up the Great Work!

Brian would be ashamed if he saw a picture of the site today.. When the crew pulled out they left so much trash it is disgusting.. I went by there Thursday (today) and couldn't believe my eyes. The box for the ez-up tent tossed against a tree, the boxes for all the piping they used to keep Brian cool were left on the lot. Empty bottles of water tossed about.. While some of the boxes were piled, who do you guys think will come pick up that trash.. I know it isn't everyone, probably just a nasty few but shame on the whole operation to leave the 9th ward in even worse shape than it was in when you got there..

Thanks for your professionalism I have not always liked what you have had to say. Katrina was a hard message to take. Of late however, I have come to better understand you and what you have been trying to say and do. You are a very brave man. You are a very good man. You are just like my dear departed Dad ... a just man. You give me strength and the inspiration to continue to push for the truth ... and I am grateful that you would say the words that many in your profession would not say about what this Administration have done to so many of our men and women in our great military and this Country).

I often see some of your contemporaries and I tell them what I think of their work. You Mr. Williams are a real professional in the model of Edward R Merrill (spelling?). Keep up the great work.

A final note: I have seen the comments made by others who have seen your work in the last year and your recent conversation with the President. I think that they forget who he works for and that maybe why he has forgotten. I am happy to see that you are the voice for all of America. And I thank you for your service.

Brian, how could you hold a straight face when W said he always keeps his expectations low? Could it be that is where his intelligence level is and that is his comfort zone. The fact that he smiled, smirked, rocked forward and back when he was trying to fabricate a response to your interview questions showed how uncomfortable this man is without a script in his hand. He needs his "people" to prepare his responses and it was very evident in your interview. I found it hard to imagine this man could stand on ground that so many lost everything they hold dear, including friends and family, and smile, smirk and make light of his expectations. Could that be the reason for hiring Michael Brown?
Our country will be paying for this president's actions for generations and he doesn't have a clue.

Brian ..... after seeing your interview with the Pres, I thought to myself; Brian Williams is the greatest anchor man on TV , in all of History. YOU EXposed this guy, for what he really is. (no explaination needed). Crossing your arms...Looking down at him..... I LOVED IT ...you made me feel as if ; ALL is NOT lost .... there IS hope ... GREAT REPORTERS ........KEEP IT UP BRIAN ..

Brian--How nice it was to see a newsperson ask "W" some serious questions!! George W. is such(EXCUSE ME)an idiot!!
Anyone with intelligence can see that "WE HAVE AN AWFUL PROBLEM" with this put-in-president!! GOD HELP US!!! He even couldn't think of anything "Americans have sacrificed"------(like 2,600 beautiful young men(and some young women)! WHY ARE WE TOLERATING THIS????

From the pics that I'd seen, it shows how big of a deal it is for NBC or any other TV broadcastor to have a good story on the Katrina scandal. Every angle of the scene must be captured, the shattered houses must be shown on camera along of the toppled trees, and of course the 9th Ward. For some reason that uneased me in some form or another. Maybe it's the fact that the company get to profit from making a "prolific story" from the true stories of those facing the tragedies.
I understand the huge tragedy of the Katrina issue but for the past 6 monts, I had this strange feeling of anger and hurt from these storylines. Talking about Katrina over and over again is like eating bread and drinking water nonstop. Maybe I feel this way because in other places in America and other places in the world for that matter has tragedies far worse than this yet they feel that they do not need to report on it excessively. I think it is the excessiveness of this story that made me lose the sense of community and have this feeling of indifference to the situation.

I still some of the pictures like that in my mind from when I went do New Orleans to volunteer over spring break. I have hundreds more embedded. Unfortunately I'm not smart enough to bring a camera with me.

Great pictures Rob! I'm with Amanda in suggesting that you guys show us your digs at 30 Rock. How about it?

Don't you people know that we are at war; why do you and the other channels keep knocking the president of this great nation. This is a time to come together and defend this country as one or are we to fall like the other countries; like the Romans did before you people awake. The Democrates are a forrest of stupidity and your right there defending them against one of the greatest presidents of all time; even Roosevelt himself.

I wish I had watched this interview, now. If it upset the BushCo faithful so much, maybe you DID ask President Nero some hard questions.

Will history record him more of a national disgrace, or a national tragedy?

Brian--you "hard edged" questioning of President Bush
has done me in as a NBC Nightly News listener.

Is there nothing right with our world? I think you and your supporting cast watch to many of your medical
alixer and balm commercials. Cheer up once in a while.

Ah ha, so thats why we never see Brian sweat and I thought it was his natural collected persona. Guess Katie and Charles will demand piped in cool air also. Certainly enough hot air blowing in the wind.

Your body language is fourth grade level and your questions vacuous - many references to "lots of people" and foolishness like that. Your ordinary delivery is at best patronizing and with Lauer and Matthews, you make up a real three ring circus. I find Tim Russert unlikable but at least informative though like the rest of the media intent only on blaming everything sad/bad in the world on Dubya. Has broad shoulders hasn't he - Dubya ??? (:-))

BRIAN!- I Was in New Orleans this summer and saw that same house. Infact, I have a picture almost exactly like the one featured here. That neighbor hood is so desolate that when I entered with my church group from Indianapolis I couldn't believe I was in the USA. It was a really powerful reminder of my trip there and the horrible conditions that continue to exist. I find it very interesting that you were in the EXACT same spot I was in June.

Great pictures. Thank you for sharing.
I'm an avid viewer and a bit of a journalist at heart.
How are the Middle East correspondants doing?
We haven't heard from them in awhile.
Thanks.

Brian and team,
Your newscasts from New Orleans is a shining star of hope in this time of woe. Your interview with President Bush was both moving and revealing. You were the first person to openly accuse Bush of a poor response on Katrina and for that I thank you from the bottom of my heart. The stories of horror you have been reporting brings tears to my eyes. Brian, you and your news team are true American heros!

Thanks Rob! The behind the scenes part of a new broadcast has always fascinated me.

Not that there will ever be a slow news day, but would be great if Brian could give the viewers a behind the scenes tour of the NY set, newsroom, control room etc.