Claire McCaskill actually said...

"I think it is pretty important that we come up with an answer to the question, how did this happen sooner rather than later."

"I have to start with obviously the awkward situation that I find myself in that, having been reassured by the Defense Department over and over and over again that sustainability is always considered."

"Once we get reliable data, then all the excuses about failure to oversee kind of become even more lame."

"Good for you for admitting it. Points for that."