Claire McCaskill actually said...

"Well, I think there are things we can do from the bully pulpit of our offices that can help make a difference."

"If a year ago I had been approached in the hallway by one of those pesky people with a microphone and if I were asked, if the Democrats were to lose control of the Senate and you were to take over as ..."

"Most jurisdictions do not have any of these specialized experts, as Senator McCaskill has already pointed out, which means that most of these cases are never pursued."

"I particularly want to recognize you, Mr. Marshall. I cannot imagine the emotional trauma and roller coaster that you must have been on."