Why couldn't he have said this days ago?At least he's saying it nowToo little, too late?

President Addresses Nation, Discusses Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts:

...the magnitude of responding to a crisis over a disaster area that is larger than the size of Great Britain has created tremendous problems that have strained state and local capabilities. The result is that many of our citizens simply are not getting the help they need, especially in New Orleans. And that is unacceptable.