Mary Landrieu actually said...

"If you are going to live in a coastal area, it is a smart way and probably the only way to rebuild."

"to spend taxpayer money smartly, again rebuilding these communities for the future, not rebuilding past communities."

"We have got to have a little bit more thought in this country, if we are going to have an insurance partnership with the Government."

"I am disappointed that we could not reach agreement on a thoughtful way forward to reduce the deficit."