Mary Landrieu actually said...

"It is not the strongest of the species who survive nor the most intelligent, but the most responsive to change."

"So would it be fair to say that you are encouraging them to seek relief through the claims process first and then only fall back on loans if there is some trouble or situation that is not being handle..."

"If you made $50,000 last year and you cannot work this year because of BP and the accident, BP is going to write you a check for $50,000."

"I think, we have all stated around this table here, in this committee room, with the CEO of BP in front of us, that we must hold, and we will hold, BP accountable."