Claire McCaskill actually said...

"I certainly want to thank Senator Collins for all of the years of work she has put into this issue, and I know her knowledge and perspective are going to be invaluable as we struggle with public polic..."

"I will begin with questions and then ask the other Senators to make their questions."

"I cannot find that well-defined set of clinically appropriate circumstances."

"the patient should certainly know their status and know it as early as possible."