Claire McCaskill actually said...

"They're serving bravely and well. We don't have any kind of issues with morale and cohesiveness surrounding their service."

"So the issue isn't whether or not gay and lesbian Americans are serving in the military. It's whether or not we talk about it."

"In fact isn't the foundation of the current policy that we welcome their service?"

"First, are gay and lesbian Americans currently serving in our military?"