The Jerk of the Morning Award goes to Rep. Richard H. Baker (R-LA 6th). Here is the quote that won him the award:
'Rep. Baker of Baton Rouge is overheard telling lobbyists: "We finally cleaned up public housing in New Orleans. We couldn't do it, but God did."' http://rawstory.com/news/2005/Congressman_Hurricane_finally_cleaned_out__public_housing_in_N_0909.html