Mary Landrieu actually said...

"I would also thank the Committee for allowing Randy Noel, a representative of the Louisiana Homebuilders to testify today."

"We thank Senators Nelson and Landrieu for bringing attention to the issue through the introduction of S. 739, the Drywall Safety Act of 2009."

"to give them opportunities to compete in this time."

"As the chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, and as a member of this appropriations subcommittee, I was never consulted or notified about the exemption language which was added in conference."