Tom Harkin actually said...

"We are concerned about that cut in the base."

"You can't guess at what is important. You need to know what is happening."

"There is a huge opportunity here to invest in leadership, and that would cure many of the problems that ail us."

"Mr. Secretary, thank you very much. You have been very generous with your time and input and I'm sure that we will be dealing with your people and others as we move ahead on this appropriations proces..."