Partly, this is because Mr Schwarzenegger did not dither like Louisiana's governor, Kathleen Blanco, did.

部分原因是因为施瓦辛格不像路易斯安娜州州长凯瑟琳·布兰科那样优柔寡断。

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It prompted a fierce response from Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco, who called the news an outrage.

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Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco urged residents of southwestern Louisiana to be ready to evacuate on short notice.

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