A Democratic disaster would have made them pariahs within their own party.

The disaster also makes clear the need for more attention in Washington to counterterrorism, and specifically to explosives control.

But overall disasters have, in a terrible paradox, made the city better.

But in January 1878, a disaster made the telephone famous.

The disaster shocked the nation and made headlines around the globe.

"The disaster made people work together, and now we intend to keep working together."

The disaster in Japan has made us all think about nuclear safety.

"The disaster didn't make us question what we do," she said.

The disaster made her feel that it was important to go forward.