Claire McCaskill actually said...

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

"I am happy to continue the great bipartisan tradition of this Committee and I am pleased that we are holding this hearing on such an important issue."

"I think a right to know is pretty important. I mean, it is their money, right?"

"I learned a lot about what seniors are afraid of in my State, what they are struggling with, and what the challenges are that they face."