“By filing this suit against nearly 100 companies, the SLFPA-E (Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East) has effectively taken on the role of the governor, the attorney general, the Department of Natural Resources and the CPRA (Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority) in determining the state’s policy on coastal issues.”

—Gov Bobby Jindal, in a news release issued the same day that SLFPA-E filed its lawsuit against 97 oil companies for damages to the state’s coastal area.

“What we’re doing is simple: We want to save Louisiana, at least part of it.”

—John Barry, former SLFPA-E Chairman, before being fired by Jindal.

“Dave Treen, a Republican, is the only Louisiana politician to take on Big Oil with his attempt to pass CWEL (Coastal Wetland Environmental Levy) and he was beaten on that.”

—Louisiana Public Service Commission member Foster Campbell (D-Elm Grove).