Tom Harkin actually said...

"In my view, these programs are now more important than ever, especially as we work to address significant environmental concerns."

"I don't want any of you here at the table to take this wrongly, but all of this money won't just go to Bethesda."

"I am glad to see that you have kept the mandatory funding levels for other programs like the CRP and CSP."

"I am a little concerned, I must note for the record, about the proposed cutbacks in the WRP program and the EQIP program in the budget proposal."