Mary Landrieu actually said...

"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."

"Supporting a loan, even if they could do it before the storm, is going to be impossible after the storm."

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

"In my opinion the President could not have appointed a better person to lead the long-term recovery."