Claire McCaskill actually said...

"Iran has made significant efforts to counter the drug flow coming from Afghanistan and has strengthened its borders with Afghanistan to bolster their efforts."

"If confirmed, will you thoroughly review what a U.S. AFB like Whiteman could expect in terms of inspectors and verification visits from the Russians, if the START is ratified to determine whether it i..."

"I take this issue very seriously and remain committed to ensuring that Afghanistan does not become a proxy area for clashes between India and Pakistan."

"As we move into the next critical phase in the fight in Afghanistan, it is critical that our military leaders learn from the tragic lessons of Wanat."