Claire McCaskill actually said...

"Budgets matter."

"Do you believe if this bill passes and it requires the firing of someone who retaliates, that it would have the impact that we are looking for here in this very troubling area?"

"I believe in serious discipline. I worry a lot about more fear plummeted onto leaders who right now are feeling pretty fearful."

"I have a piece of legislation that would require the firing of anyone found to be retaliating against whistleblowers."