Mary Landrieu actually said...

"I think frankly, more than just having confidential or private conversations with the IRS and Treasury, I think you should submit public comments on this very question to the Department."

"It is absolutely critical to help you in performing the mission of your office."

"I am really pleased that Senator Akaka indicates that he is going to continue to stay on top of this so that those of you who are here testifying today know that we are going to stay on top of this an..."

"As Senator Akaka says, we have been looking at this for some time, and I just thought particularly for maybe some of the people here from the media to remind them that this program started back in 195..."