Mary Landrieu Quotes

"we do have a democracy and a citizenship that has elected mayors, county commissioners and governors, particularly. I'm not sure the governors association or all the mayors in America would be willing to sort of step aside."

"The communication systems throughout the entire Gulf Coast are severely compromised."

"This is a competition, ... At the end of the day, we're competing for citizens."

"Many members of Congress are very displeased with this very slow pace, ... The new rules are purposely drafted to close loopholes that currently exist."

"There was a time when FEMA understood that the correct approach to a crisis was to deploy to the affected area as many resources as possible as fast as possible, ... Unfortunately, that no longer seems to be their approach."

"This unprecedented national disaster requires an unprecedented national response,"

"I'd say that we have a general agreement that the military has a very strong role to play, but so do our governors and our local elected officials. We do have a democracy and a citizenship that has elected mayors, county commissioners and governors, particularly. I'm not sure the governors association or all the mayors in America would be willing to sort of step aside."

"Instead of just spending it on a general fund, let's redirect these monies back to environmental funds."

"I have no hesitation to use force. I believe the threat is real,"

"It is my intention to have this contract reinstated and that whoever is responsible apologizes to these workers,"

"This government needs to understand it can't protect the homeland on the cheap,"

"our federal government failed these individuals in life."

"[The program's long list of supporters includes Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu.] The people behind Operation Mend a Heart understand that one way we can support our troops is by supporting the people they are fighting for, the children of Iraq, ... Operation Mend a Heart will help provide the humanitarian medical assistance to the underprivileged children of Iraq who would otherwise not have access to the pediatric medical and surgical care they need."

"Accountability at every level is critical, and leadership begins at the top."

"The president picked a very inspiring spot to make this speech. The image is worth many words in terms of what Jackson Square and the cathedral mean to New Orleans and what New Orleans means to the nation. ... His three proposals are innovative and bold."

"His words of working together as a team are very, very comforting,"

"She would be very high in my book,"

"in some second-class fashion."

"I'm asking Congress, please don't send any more money to FEMA,"

"While we want help from Washington and we respect advice and counsel from Washington, ... our message is please respect the wishes and views of local businesses, regional businesses, local elected officials and state officials as we do this together."