Mary Landrieu actually said...

"But I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman and the ranking member for hosting a series of hearings that might find a really, a long term solution for the problems that both interior States, western States ..."

"So you might want to take this message back and let them know that I'm looking forward to working to find a way forward for PILT and for Rural Schools and fire."

"Because I think both of you expressed the real need of communities where Federal policies have severely impacted their abilities to produce their own revenues and the need for some sort of partnership..."

"Thank you for taking the leadership to do this very important overview as we enter into one of the most important debates for our Nation."