We are worried about the safety of our remaining workers there and concerned about the fate of our programs.

People are concerned over safety and spillage, especially for the workers. We're all really hopeful even though we remain deeply concerned over the safety and the efficacy of an unproven technology.

Enough is enough. The manufacturers must show some respects to their workers by complying with safety rules.

As marine workers, our first and foremost concern is with the passengers we service. We're committed to improved safety to ensure no family faces such a tragedy again.

Everybody needs to understand: the safety of our clients, the safety of our community and the safety of the workers is the most important thing to us. The disappointment is secondary.

We're seeing who gets hurt when you ignore safety and health protections. Contractors are hiring immigrant workers right here in Houston and taking them to New Orleans to do cleanup. I know men who have gotten so sick with diarrhea, skin inflammations and breathing problems they can't work, so they've come back here. The contractors just hire more.