Mary Landrieu actually said...

"I want to be very supportive of the reform efforts underway and to congratulate you all for what you have done thus far."

"It is critical that we review and assess how education reform has impacted student achievement in our Nation's capital."

"It is tragic that children attending public schools in our Nation's capital receive sub-par educations."

"For the past 19 years, I have worked with Senator McCain, Senator Murkowski, Senator Dorgan, and others as part of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee to protect and advance this unique trust relation..."