Mary Landrieu actually said...

"But I do think that the insurance is required, and very important, because this is really the Federal Government is helping to fill the gap, helping to step up and provide some funding quickly and in ..."

"If the people do not have confidence that at least their local leaders have been given access to serious money, and $60 billion is a serious amount of money, they will lose hope."

"I do not think the Federal Government can do it all, but I do think the Federal Government can be a big supporter in this effort."

"It is difficult to make decisions, particularly when you do not know what your neighbors are doing or what the business next door is doing, and people may need more time."