Mary Landrieu actually said...

"I think it is important for us, when we ask people to serve, to be able to give them not luxury but something very comfortable and safe in some of these areas."

"This could help get a fuller picture of what's happening within the Coast Guard."

"We are devoting that to the housing shortfall in Kodiak, and as more funds become available, we will complete that project."

"I understand those pressures, but people have to recognize the reality that cross-border trade is increasing."