Mary Landrieu

Mary Landrieu is a former U.S. Senator from Louisiana who served from 1997 to 2015. As a member of the Democratic Party, she was known for her work on issues such as health care, education, and hurricane recovery. Landrieu was a prominent advocate for Louisiana's interests, particularly in relation to the oil and gas industry, and she played a significant role in post-Katrina recovery efforts. Her political career has been marked by her commitment to bipartisanship and collaboration across the aisle. In the context of the Alexandria Staging Facility, she participated in the opening ceremony for the detention center when it was established in 2014.