22 Quotes by Gary LaGrange

The outcome is not good. Yesterday, I thought the damage could have been worse; but today, I'm not so sure.

We're starting to get back to work today.

New Orleans blossomed into one of the most popular points of embarkation for cruise ship customers and was on pace to break the 1 million-passenger mark. The cruise industry evolved into a major economic engine for the entire city, generating $226 million in direct and indirect sales annually. NCL is a vital part of that success and I commend them for their support and commitment to the rebuilding of a greater New Orleans.

From a commercial and psychological standpoint, this is five stars. This shows the people of New Orleans their city is back in business.

I would say that France Road and Jourdan Road are close to being a total loss.

Our guess is around 100 units and that most were empties. One container had fallen from the stack onto the train adjacent to the facility. A small number of containers on the ground were in approximately 2 feet of water and any cargoes inside would be effected.

It all came out as kind of a joke when someone told me, 'You won't have a ship in this port for six months. My response, with a lot of bravado, was we'll be back at 70 percent within six months.

The arrival of the Delphin Renaissance marks the first step in the recovery of the cruise industry in New Orleans.

We must wait now for sounding to be performed by the pilot's organizations and the Army Corp of Engineers.