Tom Harkin actually said...

"The Protect Student Borrowers Act would hold colleges and universities accountable for student loan defaults by requiring them to repay a percentage of defaulted loans."

"our institution's performance, measured by student withdrawal and default rates, is one of the best of any examined, and it appears that students are faring well at this degree-based college."

"We do think that the decisions about what is safe should be made by science and not by politics."

"I look forward to her speedy confirmation."