Mary Landrieu actually said...

"I do not believe the notion of reducing spending to 2008 levels is either appropriate or responsible for the Department of Homeland Security."

"We must all learn from history while confronting the evolving threats to this Nation."

"But right now along the gulf coast, we are having such serious issues, you know, with the moratorium, the gulf coast spill, still recovering from Katrina and Rita."

"We must have the fortitude and the discipline and the tenacity I think, Senator Coats and others, to continue to fund adequately this effort and not become lax or distracted."