Tom Harkin actually said...

"Our most basic strength as a Nation resides in our ability to produce a safe, abundant, and affordable food supply."

"Our health care system needs to be reoriented toward prevention and wellness."

"Iowa agriculture is certainly going to be well represented in both branches of Government."

"We face an economic crisis of historic proportions and ramifications which, I think, will very likely challenge USDA on almost all of its fronts."