Mary Landrieu actually said...

"The Gulf of Mexico has suffered long enough. The revenues from the spill penalties offer a once-in-a-lifetime chance to begin reversing decades' worth of destruction. The country cannot allow this opp..."

"We crafted the RESTORE Act, I think it was, if I can say, it was masterful, the way we tried to balance."

"I think in RESTORE we found a balance, and I hope that those administering this will seek that same balance."

"Well, thank you so much, Chairman Nelson and Ranking Member Wicker. It really is a pleasure and truly an honor to be asked to testify before this important subcommittee."