Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
The President-elect views education as both a moral obligation and an economic imperative.
Said by
Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Harkin emphasizes the importance of education for economic security and moral responsibility.

Share & report

More from Tom Harkin

Jul 29, 2014

As I retire, I know I leave it in good hands.

congress.gov
Nov 12, 2014

These important guarantees, however, are not self-enforcing. They're only as strong as the agency charged with enforcing them, and that's the EEOC.

congress.gov
Sep 17, 2014

last year, only 17.6 percent of persons with disabilities had jobs, compared to 64 percent of people without a disability.

congress.gov
Nov 12, 2014

While I am optimistic that our amendments to the Rehabilitation Act, contained in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014...

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation