Mary Landrieu actually said...

"I mean, New Orleans will be celebrating its 300th year in 2018, and literally for 300 years, the people of New Orleans and surrounding areas have been building levees and investing millions and millio..."

"A 1977 law prohibits Federal funding for new construction in what we call High-Velocity Zones."

"I cannot tell you the number of people that have come to me and said, 'Senator, I can afford my mortgage. I cannot afford my insurance.'"

"We have to find a better way, whether it is along the Mississippi, for which we are very appreciative and understand it is very unique."