Mary Landrieu actually said...

"I think all those days are behind us, I hope, and I hope we will hear testimony that the red tape has been eliminated, that we are not requiring survivors to produce multiple copies of tax records tha..."

"I do not think the Federal Government can do it all, but I do think the Federal Government can be a big supporter in this effort."

"It is difficult to make decisions, particularly when you do not know what your neighbors are doing or what the business next door is doing, and people may need more time."

"I have called upon Congress to enact supplemental disaster legislation before the 112th Congress adjourns in January."