Mary Landrieu actually said...

"I think we are going to find that there is a safe path forward."

"This subcommittee has jurisdiction, as you know, and has done, I might say, Madam Chair, a remarkable job in the course of the last decade with a lot of help to build this Mississippi River system."

"I want to thank all of you who were on the subcommittee before and will continue to serve because the $2 billion surge barrier, which is the largest surge barrier ever constructed in this Nation's his..."

"There is no question that my State understands the critical need for sound levees that are reliable and provide the best protection possible for our community."