Mary Landrieu actually said...

"I generally think moving to electric vehicles is a laudable goal, but I think we must be realistic about how quickly we can get there."

"Using a more efficient internal combustion engine, in the short term, can help us reduce our dependence on oil and lessen our carbon emissions faster than waiting for electric vehicle technology to be..."

"Just like every other member of this committee, I'm concerned about our Federal spending, I'm concerned about the debt, I'm concerned about the deficit."

"I think it is appropriate that our first official hearing today is with Secretary Chu regarding the Department of Energy proposed budget."