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On the recordJune 2, 2009
I don't know if I am much leadership, but I got a lot of support for you. I can put you out there on the point, Mr. Secretary. We'll be right there backing you up.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin expresses his support for Secretary Duncan's leadership in education.

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