Mary Landrieu actually said...

"this is something that we should be able to take care of without a second thought."

"It's time we act to approve the agreement and provide the Interior Department the necessary authorities to implement it."

"I wanted to be here to give my support to the concept of this legislation and to acknowledge how important it is."

"it is our obligation as government, I believe, to make sure that we give those small businesses every opportunity to succeed."