Claire McCaskill actually said...

"But, it is counterintuitive that, when the government is in a bad place because of an economic downturn, that it spends more money."

"I understand, Ms. Nordman, you are doing something that is very unusual in our country, and that is, trying to revitalize manufacturing in rural communities."

"I think our own personal experiences can add a certain level of expertise to this conversation in terms of our capacity to grow and change over time."

"Do not tell me that you cannot teach an 'older' dog new tricks, and do not tell me that older workers cost too much."