Mary Landrieu actually said...

"to give them opportunities to compete in this time."

"As the chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, and as a member of this appropriations subcommittee, I was never consulted or notified about the exemption language which was added in conference."

"I hope, Senator Landrieu, that you will read my summary of pleas from applicants, asking for justice and fairness."

"It has made a tremendous difference. So many people are facing foreclosure, cannot come back to our State, are in terrible duress because they have been short-changed."