east dl o easton, the state s oldest public school under water and almost didn t reopen. the slogan that guided the school when we first visited is true today. we believe in success. and because of that success, that schools like this have achieved, you ve given all americans reason to believe that new orleans is back and better than ever. president obama also visited the city yesterday meeting with many residents still recovering from katrina. because of you, the people of new orleans working together, this city is moving in the right direction. and i have never been more confident that together we will get to where we need to go. you inspire me. joining me now, msnbc s trymaine lee joining us from new orleans. you were there ten years ago as a reporter for the times, actually part of that pulitzer