Mary Landrieu actually said...

"We made history by becoming the first two female lawmakers to ever be Chair and Ranking Member of any standing committee in Congress."

"Senator Snowe has proved time and time again to be a hard working, dedicated public servant and a role model for men and women alike."

"He has been a very active member of this committee and was instrumental in providing the leadership."

"She has demonstrated time and time again the art of political compromise, a skill, I might say, that is required in any democratic form of government."