Hillary Clinton actually said...

"I really want to stay as Senator. I am committed to being in the Senate, working with President Obama. I think we have a real chance to break the gridlock, get things done, start progress going again ..."

"he's pragmatic, he is smart -- that he's going to have to figure out how to navigate through this enormous economic challenge."

"I want to be part of that in the Senate."

"We can't afford to whittle-down the majority that President Obama will need to make some very hard decisions that will be in the best interest of our country."