Tom Harkin actually said...

"To honor the 71 miners whose lives were lost last year, we must rededicate ourselves to building a safer future."

"Almost a year ago, this committee met in the wake of the worst mining accident our history has seen in decades."

"I do not share the view that Congress is absolved of its responsibility to legislate as a result of action by the agency."

"Thank you for your stewardship of this vast and complex Department."