Tom Harkin actually said...

"I commend you for the example that you have sent out for so many young women, including my two daughters."

"It is going to be a lot of hard work, but there are some really great things I think that we can accomplish."

"Senators Durbin, Gregg, and I will be re-introducing our food safety bill early this year, and I hope you can support us in this bipartisan effort."

"I intend to support you. I think you will make a great Secretary of Health and Human Services."