Claire McCaskill actually said...

"I certainly agree with the Chairman that transparency on costs would help a great deal."

"I am disappointed, since we have already saved $1 billion, that the President's budget only allocated $1 million for the Council."

"I think it would be helpful for us if there is language that would clear this up and that would be more directive and not discretionary."

"I want to make sure from the perspective of your membership, if there is anything that we need to put in the legislation that would be helpful."