Tom Harkin actually said...

"I think Secretary Vilsack has been actively engaged in dialogs regarding communications, from what I have heard."

"When you enter public life like this, it is a family affair; no doubt about it."

"I urge you to provide stroke research with a significant funding increase."

"We thank Chairman Harkin and the Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Service, and Education, and Related Agencies for your consideration of this testimony."