I started in the mailroom, literally, as an intern... in 1974. The legislator I was working for at the time said, 'I want you to get your law degree and come back here and get elected and be the first woman governor.' I kind of took that guy seriously - I thought that sounded like a pretty good idea.
Claire McCaskillThe political system loves the extremes, it doesnt so much show a lot love for the moderates.
Claire McCaskillI'm not questioning that Donald Trump won the election. But there's nothing more sacred than our democratic process in the United States. And we have got to make sure that - put aside partisan politics and make sure that we're getting to the bottom of all of this.
Claire McCaskillI think it's important that we show up. I think it's important that we communicate directly with all those working people.
Claire McCaskill