Mary Landrieu actually said...

"People cannot wait. There have been too many faulty assumptions and miscalculations, and regrettably, the burden of which has now been borne by so many unemployed people."

"I do agree with Senator Snowe, although we disagree about other aspects of the bill before us, that giving some long-term stability and relief in the tax code is important."

"We are facing the worst post-recession recovery in the history of our country."

"It is important to note, however, Treasury estimates that $4 billion invested in community banks will lead to small business lending ranging from $9 billion to $16 billion over the next two years."