Tom Harkin actually said...

"My own view is that our military should be considering strategic issues as well as costs when planning for future operations."

"I have long believed that the reserve components of our military represent one of the best returns on investment of our taxpayer dollars."

"In order to achieve greater equity in our schools, we must ensure that every student has access to highly effective teachers."

"as Senator Harkin suggested, data that can help programs improve and do a better job at preparing teachers."