Mary Landrieu actually said...

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman for holding this important hearing. I begin each hearing remembering those who lives were lost in this terrible accident."

"I am asking can you give any time certain, can you give any confidence that we can keep our people at work..."

"The report does not justify the moratorium as written. The moratorium as changed will not contribute measurably to increased safety and will have an immediate and long-term economic effect."

"Nobody is suggesting these consumption numbers are going to go down any time soon."