Mary Landrieu actually said...

"I appreciate your frankness and opening your statement with your commitment to address what is a very serious and troubling situation."

"I believe the topline given to the Coast Guard in the President's budget request is wholly inadequate."

"What is not clear is how many assaults in the Coast Guard go unreported, which unfortunately may happen due to the fears and consequences of coming forward."

"I want to tell the members of our subcommittee to think about the possibility of building an icebreaker."