Tom Harkin: “This is a real crisis that we have.”

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.

Most of all, I thank my wife, Ruth, the love of my life, my wife of 46 years. You have been my constant companion, my soul mate, my strongest supporter, and my most honest critic. You have been my joy in happy times and my solace when…

I look forward to her speedy confirmation.

I thank the Presiding Officer. I thank my friend and colleague from Connecticut for his very excellent, profound statement and for taking a leadership position on this very crucial issue. It is obviously well known I am retiring in 3…