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Tom Harkin: I believe that my approach, I think, covers that adequately and that is why I am still after 15 years, and have been…

On the recordApril 21, 2010
I believe that my approach, I think, covers that adequately and that is why I am still after 15 years, and have been ever since promoting it, whether I am in the minority or in the majority.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin emphasizes his long-term commitment to protecting minority rights in legislation.

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