Tom Harkin actually said...

"Confirming these nominees is vitally important because in the absence of Senate action, the Board will lose a quorum in August and will be effectively forced to shut down."

"Today's nominees will help us restore the Board to its full strength and capacity."

"The National Labor Relations Board is the guardian of these fundamental rights."

"I hope that this agreement brings a new beginning for the Board so that we can ratchet down the political rhetoric."