Tom Harkin actually said...

"Senator Harkin's bill also puts an emphasis on pre-K programs, including nutrition services and education, physical activity, and obesity prevention programs."

"Why don't we just kind of start biting the bullet and saying, 'Look, what is so magic about the age of 5 and kindergarten?'"

"But if you want high-quality early childhood, especially in that early birth-to-3, and you want really good daycare, and you want qualified people with those kids, and you want good home visits and pa..."

"More research is desperately and urgently needed."