Claire McCaskill actually said...

"Today's hearing presents an opportunity to look at an alarming practice that intersects both of these Committee priorities."

"I think, good pensions, I think, are something that we all need to in this country realize is an important part of financial security."

"We need some deterrent here."

"Maybe we need to open some of those schools so some of my colleagues could do some math and realize the votes are not there to overcome a presidential veto."