Mary Landrieu actually said...

"I think this is one of the most important nominations that our President has made."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman."

"So I bring it to you because if FEMA is going to stay in Homeland Security, then we have to have faith that the people running Homeland Security will give FEMA the attention it needs."

"I want to call to your attention that this industry is being threatened by regulations that refuse to treat them in a different way than these large cargo vehicles."