Mitch Landrieu: “I will take the 8 minutes I have left to read a couple of e-mails I have received from people all over the country to…”

“I will take the 8 minutes I have left to read a couple of e-mails I have received from people all over the country to give courage and support to the colleagues that are negotiating this. I think they can see this is important to a lot of people. This is from ``Nobody.'' That is how they signed it. The name is Janice. I have three Nephews and two Nieces that are in our National Guard, and they are being sent over to Iraq. I am so angry at the Congress and the Senate today but I pray they never have to see their Sons or Daughters go to this war. Let alone their Grandchildren. My Nephews and Nieces have left behind 11 children without any health coverage, let alone monies needed to survive. Yes, survive! Today my Husband and I . . . are taking care of three children of our loving Niece. It is hard on us as we are retired and living on a fixed income. Might I add that I do not have health coverage any longer as the monthly payments became too much for us. Please continue your fight for our Soldiers! We love you Senator for your Grace . . . Another e-mail: Thank you for standing there bravely for all of our Americans who are becoming more powerless with each passing day. I am a disabled person barely able to stand on my own two legs, so I really appreciate that you are standing there for me and all of our National Guard troops. I am watching you on CSpanII today. I know you are fighting for us and I am moved to thank you [for trying]. I will be watching.…”