Mary Landrieu actually said...

"If they are found simply negligent, they will pay $5 billion. If they are found grossly negligent, they will pay approximately $20 billion."

"I have no doubt we will continue to produce results, results this region needs to not only rebuild, but rebuild stronger, better, and faster."

"I am very grateful to be able to serve as Chairman of this Subcommittee, and we have conducted any number of hearings over the course of the last 5 years related to smarter, better disaster response a..."

"I cannot help but to feel great optimism, great enthusiasm for the future of New Orleans and the region."