Tom Harkin actually said...

"Qualified workers should not be turned away or have to fear losing their livelihood for reasons that have nothing to do with their capabilities, skills, or performance."

"I believe America is ready to tear down the last walls of discrimination in our workplace."

"Once again, we are proud to testify our support behind the long-overdue Employment Non-Discrimination Act."

"I believe that we're at a point now where the American people understand how important this is to--in the sense of justice, but also in the sense of what's good for our economy."