Mary Landrieu actually said...

"We owe the workers of this industry a debt of gratitude for what they do."

"Thank you, Madam Chair, thank you for taking the initiative to hold this hearing today."

"America must reduce its oil consumption, for national security, and yes, for environmental reasons."

"Banning offshore drilling will not keep industry workers safe and it won't prevent our shores from the threat of an oil spill."