Mary Landrieu actually said...

"As homeowners nationwide face possible health and environmental risks from Chinese-made drywall products, it is my hope that the oversight of this Committee will again spur action on an important issu..."

"But, because I am chairing a Small Business hearing at the same time, let me just say, Mr. Chairman, that I have received numerous, numerous contacts to my office, given that we believe that the State..."

"We respectfully request that the Committee include $2 million for the CPSC to fully investigate and evaluate the defective drywall."

"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."