Tom Harkin actually said...

"Well, I think all of us now can see from the testimony of all these witnesses that there are profound effects on what we do in Washington and how we shepherd and dispense with our taxpayers' dollars."

"the Federal programs that we all depend upon in some way are complemented by efforts at the State level and the private sector."

"The President of the United States cannot spend one nickel of taxpayers' dollars except for what the Congress gives him the authority to do."

"It is simply a cascading effect on not only accessibility, but also on success of the students."