Mary Landrieu actually said...

"Economically, the Gulf Coast continues to be hit hard by all of this, and it is not the spill directly, it is the de facto moratorium which continues."

"Each State should have the ability to use these funds how they see fit to restore the economic and ecological damage caused by the spill."

"Thank you."

"I know there is nothing that requires you to do it. I am clear about the law."