Rising fuel prices are having a tremendous impact on the airline industry. American told us all the airlines are in the same boat right now, they are losing lots of money. So they are interested...

They want to know they can fill 85 percent of the seats. And if they decide to come to the regional airport, they will not require a revenue guarantee from us.

If tickets are too high, people will drive to Houston. We suffer because of our proximity to Houston.

This is contrary to everything that the Marine Corps stands for,

Sen. Landrieu said she wanted to be our third senator.

We have some great opportunities to be better than we ever were, and we’re working together like we never have.

We’re going out to the counties and work through their chambers (of commerce) to get the word out.

This is an effort to get the private sector involved. Several national companies will be there. This is to help guide and shape that.

I don’t have the actual money. Just the press release.

It was a very good meeting that lasted about two hours. The American representatives were very cordial. They talked a great deal about the airline industry and we talked to them about understanding our market....

So far, I think it’s great. It’s nice to go out and see how real golfers play.

We’re trying to understand the situation. We’re shifting into an environment where people can’t find workers.

If they don’t get help, we don’t know what shape they’re going to be in come April and May.

There is a great need for small business.

I still don’t know what strings are attached to this. I’m delighted, of course.