Staley sent a message to Kelcy Warren – Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Energy Transfer Partners, L. P. Email Address that said:
Mr. Warren, I ask that you please reconsider your position on the Dakota Pipeline. The Sioux tribe's sacred burial grounds, their drinking water and their dignity is at stake. Your shareholders bottom line should NOT be your concern. Being a good steward of the land and of the people should be your top concern. As it stands, I consider you and Energy Transfer Partners human rights violators. Please stop what you are doing and do the right thing.