Gary LaGrange
Gary LaGrange
competition katrina simply
There's always that possibility, but I thought there was that possibility before Katrina. Competition is not a new wrinkle. Katrina simply escalated it.
confidence customers faith historical prognosis pull six weeks
It's a historical moment. Two weeks ago the prognosis was six months, so to pull it off so our customers have enough faith and confidence in us is very heartwarming.
existence knew longer percent port thirty
Thirty percent of the port is no longer in existence as we knew it Aug. 28.
transit
The transit sheds incurred damage, but could be used while we make repairs.
afford army-and-navy cannot cause companies lose nine study
That 18-month (Army Corps) study will cause those nine companies to relocate to other states, other ports. We cannot afford to lose one job.
everybody months six start telling
The day after the storm, everybody was telling us it would take six months to start up again.
boxes clearing debris flooded strewn
The downriver terminals are still flooded and in the upriver terminals we are clearing the debris -- boxes and cargoes strewn about by the wind.
commend commitment cruise direct economic engine entire evolved generating greater indirect industry major million rebuilding sales success support vital
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.