Mary Landrieu actually said...

"I want to express my gratitude for your work as First Lady, Senator, and now as Secretary of State on behalf of children living outside of family care."

"I believe that our country's aid to developing countries will be ineffective if it does not incorporate initiatives to strengthen child welfare systems."

"the President has recommended--which is hard for me to understand, and I know all budgets are tight--a $92 million reduction for the Western Hemisphere."

"Senator Leahy has supported this set-aside in the budget."