Tom Harkin actually said...

"I have always known that he is deeply committed to farm families, rural economic development, and strong Federal nutrition programs."

"However, since the Farm bill was passed, credit markets have tightened significantly."

"If Congress is truly interested in addressing the problem as opposed to politicizing a solution, we can no longer ignore the complexities of these markets."

"But farmers and ranchers are a great strength of this economy. And I am confident that they will help lead the way to recovery."