Mary Landrieu actually said...

I think the scope outlined by you and the Ranking Member are right on point about what our Subcommittee should be focused on in this hearing...

We are letting the rules, the regulations, the contractors, and BP stand in the way of us saving our coastline.

let us not make this in any way political. This is a national disaster.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman for holding this important hearing. I begin each hearing remembering those who lives were lost in this terrible acci...