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Mary Landrieu

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Mary Landrieu is a former United States Senator from Louisiana, serving from 1997 to 2015. She was the first woman to represent Louisiana in the Senate. A member of the Democratic Party, Landrieu focused on issues such as disaster recovery, healthcare, and energy policy during her tenure. She played a significant role in post-Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts, advocating for federal assistance to rebuild the affected areas in Louisiana.

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Apr 30, 2003

I think that that practice that we have somewhat developed in the United States could actually be quite applicable for Iraq.

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Apr 2, 2003

I would like to thank Senator DeWine and Senator Lautenberg for introducing legislation today that would provide substantial funding for enforcement efforts to stop drunk driving and increase seatbelt use.

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Mar 27, 2003

The time for excuses is over. The President and his administration should be the ones that stop making excuses and be a good example for everyone else.

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Mar 27, 2003

I think that is absolutely what we should be doing.

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Mar 27, 2003

I am going to do everything I can to oppose these two programs and instead try to support the public schools, as well as choice for parents, real choice that means something to them.

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Mar 27, 2003

What kind of precedent does this set? Why should a parliament that voted to obstruct vital U.S. war plans still receive aid?

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Mar 27, 2003

Are we going to work through the United Nations to get those commitments?

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Mar 27, 2003

Your term of putting it on a path concerned me. It sounded like we are going to put it on a path, and walk away.

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Mar 27, 2003

It seems extremely unwise to escalate our involvement in other conflicts at this time.

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Mar 27, 2003

It is important that we bear in mind the wisdom of America's greatest foreign policy success, as we work to create a new vision for the Middle East.

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Mar 27, 2003

I must note that the unwillingness of the administration to submit this measure or discuss its plans in advance of submitting the bill makes it extremely challenging for the Congress to exercise its proper role under the Constitution.

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Mar 27, 2003

The People of Louisiana did not send me to the Senate abrogate that power in favor of the President.

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