Mary Landrieu actually said...

"I think this is one of the most important nominations that our President has made."

"So I bring it to you because if FEMA is going to stay in Homeland Security, then we have to have faith that the people running Homeland Security will give FEMA the attention it needs."

"But the point is this, that our report also showed that the person who held your job before--I think it was Deputy Secretary Michael Jackson, is that correct?"

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman."