Mary Landrieu actually said...

"This committee led that effort, and it provides much needed relief to small businesses through the SBA lending programs."

"I want to be very clear that the intention of holding this hearing is not to attack the Americans With Disabilities Act."

"we did not shove the bill down your throat, we gave you a year to come up with a way to provide Americans with healthcare"

"I am committed to working with my colleagues to protect small business owners from this burden before it goes into effect in 2012."