Claire McCaskill actually said...

"I believe that whistleblowers are essential to good government, and I have made it one of my missions to expand and enhance protections for them."

"I think people do not realize--I am aware of a situation recently where because of the electronic enhancements, we were able to stop someone from coming to America."

"I welcome a working relationship with you. We have worked together before on a Subcommittee, and I know we have many areas of agreement and just a few of disagreement."

"I hope to hear from you today that you understand that our fight against violent extremism is not singular in its focus, and that you will fight against any narrative that encourages committing crimes..."