Quotes du jour

“Governor, you’re the only person who can save the region of greater New Orleans. Help us take the politics out of flood protection.”

State Sen. Walter Boasso, R-Chalmette, referring to the House effectively killing his bill to combine multiple southeast Louisiana levee districts under one board.

“I apologize to any drunken sailors I might have offended.”

State Sen. Joe McPherson, D-Woodworth, referring to a statement he made earlier this week comparing FEMA to a drunken sailor.

"State government is going to be reduced whether we like it or not."

State Sen. Jay Dardenne, R-Baton Rouge.