In reaction to Katrina, we wanted to be extremely proactive.

We opened our shelters in an abundance of caution. In reaction to Katrina, we wanted to be extremely proactive.

There's lower wisdom in comment.

In seeking approval of this project, we are trying to be proactive rather than reactive.

We can't be reactive in this situation; we have to be proactive. Once these areas are polluted -- once they're gone -- they're never coming back. That's why this is so important now.

We can't be reactive in this situation; we have to be proactive. Once these areas are polluted they're never coming back.