Mary Landrieu actually said...

"It shouldn't require an act of Congress to get them to do something that would be common sense."

"I believe it is imperative that Congress remain active and engaged to ensure this agency and its partners have the resources they need."

"Thank you, Administrator Fugate, for testifying this afternoon. You have one tough job, to implement this program, which is important to the whole Nation."

"It is my goal to make sure we do not have any more Claudettes or Ricks slipping through the cracks."