Mary Landrieu actually said...

"The claims process at BP as set up, in my opinion, at this point is adequate to accomplish the goals to help people back to the dock."

"On behalf of the people that I represent, the last thing they need is more loans."

"So would it be fair to say that you are encouraging them to seek relief through the claims process first and then only fall back on loans if there is some trouble or situation that is not being handle..."

"It is not the strongest of the species who survive nor the most intelligent, but the most responsive to change."