Bush on FEMA directorship in 2001

I was looking for information about Nicholas Calio(the name on the WHIG membership list that I'm not too familar with,) and I came across this gem from Bush on the FEMA directorship shortly after being elected in 2001.

(Said in relation to his longtime political supporter Allbaugh)

"FEMA is an incredibly important part of a president's team. The person who runs FEMA is someone who must have the trust of the president. Because the person who runs FEMA is the first voice, often times, of someone who's life has been turned upside down hears from," Bush said.

Oh, and then there's this in relation to the appointment of Rove.

"He is one of the reasons I was elected governor and one of the reasons I was elected president," Bush said. "He comes to Washington with a wonderful sense of history, a great understanding of the presidency as an institution in America."

"He will bring good judgement, good humor and good advice to the White House," he added.

Is he still funny, George?

Nicholas Calio, by the way, is the congressional liason for Bush. He previously held the same job under Bush Sr, and his main task seems to be that of political fixer. His role on the WHIG must have been to count the likely votes in the congress, so not too much there, but I would be curious to see what sort of communications he sent out with Iraq info in them.