Mary Landrieu actually said...

"We are having this hearing to make sure we are doing everything possible to make sure that this Act works for small business owners and their employees."

"states that had a chance to set up an exchange for their small businesses that were given every opportunity, and in the case of my State was also attached with a check for $16 billion to help make it ..."

"This is the hope and vision that we fought for. It is still worth fighting for now."

"Ensuring that these marketplaces work the way they were intended when we passed the Act is vital to helping the businesses in our country."