Tom Harkin actually said...

"we must act swiftly to ensure that American workers have the education, skills training, and supports they need"

"I thank you for the honor and the opportunity to share our experience in creating a workforce strategy that integrates education and training with career pathways linked to quality jobs."

"We will report this out on Thursday. I don't know what the floor will be like, but I can assure you that we will move this as expeditiously as possible on the floor."

"It is our responsibility to determine if these nominees can be entrusted with this power, or if they would compromise fairness to grant favors to special interest groups."