Amy Klobuchar actually said...

"I have to go preside over the Senate."

"I do not think it would have happened without you and all of these great things you have done for the country."

"I was a co-sponsor of the original COMPETES Act and continue to support its mission and goals, which are critical to strengthening our economy and keeping our country competitive on the world state."

"This calls for an increased emphasis on STEM education--the critical science, technology, engineering, and math courses that are essential to innovation."