Tom Harkin actually said...

"We need to do more to support these workers as they try to build opportunity for their families and their futures."

"Senator Harkin gave the numbers on the erosion in the buying power of the minimum wage."

"I also want to thank Senator Harkin and all the other Senators who are supporting the Fair Minimum Wage Act."

"A fair minimum wage that is predictable, with modest increases that keep wages steadily growing in pace with inflation, rather than falling behind, I think, will benefit everyone."