Tom Harkin actually said...

"I convened this bipartisan hearing today, with Senator Enzi, to examine the impacts of the Gulf oil spill on the public's health and how the Government is responding to the crisis."

"I urge Congress to pass the Qualified Partition proposal this year."

"I urge Congress to enact the 'qualified partition' proposal this year."

"There's no question that retirement security's been under siege in this country for years."