Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 3, 2009
The FDA does not have subpoena power, does it?
Said by
Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Senator Harkin questions the FDA's authority in regulating medical devices.

Share & report

More from Tom Harkin

Dec 11, 2014

Madam President. I wish to pay tribute and to extend my thanks to one of my smartest and most passionate staff members Zachary Schechter Steinberg. A native of Iowa City, IA, Zach started with the office as an intern in the summer of 2007…

Congressional Record · 2014-12-11
Nov 18, 2014

To get our good neighbors, the Canadians, to the north to start moving away from the development of the tar sands, both for their good and for the good of our planet. I don't want to keep digging the grave for our grandkids. I cannot vote…

Congressional Record · 2014-11-18
Nov 19, 2014

Mr. President, first let me thank my friend and colleague for his lifetime characteristic which is being very gracious and very generous in his remarks. Chuck Grassley and I have served together since 1974. I like to tell people that in…

Congressional Record · 2014-11-19
Nov 12, 2014

Over 60 percent of people with disabilities who can work and want to work are not employed.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation