Mary Landrieu actually said...

"Big Oil makes so much in profit every month--they can afford to pay for their recklessness."

"Thank you, Chairman Harkin and Ranking Member Enzi, for convening this very important hearing."

"Now is the time to assess the Federal Government's response and make sure we are doing everything we can to protect the health of Gulf Coast residents."

"As Federal agencies spring to action, I urge them to keep in mind the vulnerability of the Gulf Coast population."