Mary Landrieu actually said...

"Our Federal Government has a responsibility, particularly in these difficult times, to make sure that these paychecks do not turn into pink slips."

"We have to find a better way, whether it is along the Mississippi, for which we are very appreciative and understand it is very unique."

"I cannot tell you the number of people that have come to me and said, 'Senator, I can afford my mortgage. I cannot afford my insurance.'"

"We have to figure out how to live in a sustainable way."