Claire McCaskill actually said...

"I really would, though, urge you all to whatever extent you can, run it up the chain."

"I hope you guys reconsider the position you are taking on the use of these homeland security monies."

"I completely understand why this legislation is important and why we need to get it passed."

"There is no feeling of helplessness that is more acute than when you know there is really bad stuff out there and you cannot find the thread to pull."