Tom Harkin actually said...

My own view is that our military should be considering strategic issues as well as costs when planning for future operations.

I have long believed that the reserve components of our military represent one of the best returns on investment of our taxpayer dollars.

Study after study shows that teacher quality is the decisive in-school factor in boosting student achievement.

In order to achieve greater equity in our schools, we must ensure that every student has access to highly effective teachers.