Mary Landrieu actually said...

"the perception and I think the correct perception is that all we have heard is knee jerk reactions and excuses, not anything based on sound science or economics."

"I do not want to leave this hearing, Ms. Blank, in communicating to the country that these rigs are somehow operating."

"we are very curious why the Administration would adopt a policy that is just throwing that revenue away."

"So would you say that is a yes or a no?"