Mary Landrieu actually said...

"No one is more anxious to close out the Katrina-Rita storm than the people on the gulf coast."

"But can I ask you what $5 million in loan authorization is going to do to help any community?"

"I can't underscore the significance of the need for flexibility in the disaster recovery grants."

"Well, I'd like for this hearing, for you to submit as many of your suggestions for a smarter recovery and rebuilding to this subcommittee as soon as possible."