Tom Harkin actually said...

"Health insurance companies should open their books and explain to the American people why they support a health insurance market for small businesses that is so dysfunctional, and so lacking in transp..."

"Our plan for affordable, quality health care will save small businesses tens of billions of dollars in spending on health insurance premiums each year, saving tens of thousands of jobs each year."

"Our legislation will create health insurance exchanges that pool small businesses together and increase competition."

"I'm very pleased that our legislation will increase competition by providing small businesses with a choice of a public insurance plan."