Tom Harkin actually said...

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

Working men and women in this country are facing tougher economic times than we've seen in our lifetimes.