National Bush Takes Blame for Uneven Katrina Response Published September 12, 2005 at 9:00 PM PDT This story was published more than 19 years ago. Facebook WhatsApp Email President George Bush is surrounded by New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin (L), and Vice Admiral of Coast Guard Thad Allen, as he speaks following a tour of New Orleans, Sept. 12, 2005. Copyright 2005 NPR