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Tom Harkin said...

the power of a senator comes not by what we can do, but what we can stop.

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Harkin emphasizes the power of senators to obstruct rather than to enact legislation.

04/21/2010

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Tom  Harkin
out of office

usa, Iowa

2,994 Quotes

Born11/19/1939 (age 86)

PartyDemocratic

  • United States Senator

    1/3/1985 - 1/3/2015
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