Mary Landrieu actually said...

"This bill gives the BLM the security to hire the staff and make the investments needed to process oil and gas permits efficiently and with thorough environmental review."

"We have legislation to deal with this. It's broader that would deal with BLM lands and other public lands, but also deals with this broader issue."

"S. 2440 is bipartisan right down the middle--seven Democrats, seven Republicans, including Senators Barrasso, Henrich, Udall, Lee, Heller, and Hoeven on this committee."

"It is both an environmental priority and an economic priority, and it is absolutely essential that we are successful."