Tom Harkin actually said...

"I want to disagree with those who say we have a spending problem."

"We can't lose sight of the fact that this Federal Government that we represent has to be involved--has to be involved--in making this a more fair and just society."

"Each reauthorization has sought to enhance the law's effectiveness while staying true to its original mission to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged students."

"The Federal role in education is really relatively narrow."