Tom Harkin actually said...

"This sustained level of funding will help States to provide meaningful assistance to households in need as millions of low-income citizen's struggle with unaffordable home energy bills."

"I applaud President Obama for including level funding in his fiscal year 2011 budget for this program at $49.3 million."

"For its flaws, No Child Left Behind has done an excellent job of shining a light on the achievement gaps that still exist."

"We cannot abide by any educational system that says there are some kids that can be written off."