Tom Harkin actually said...

"I'm glad we could get this hearing in early, because we need someone to hit the ground running at the Department of Labor from day one."

"I don't mean to prolong this. We're anxious to get on with the administration and get you in as Secretary of Labor."

"The trouble is, workers never saw their share during the last economic boom but they are getting more than their share of the bust."

"I look forward to working with you and to, hopefully, making the Department of Labor a true department of labor."