Tom Harkin actually said...

It is a down payment on our future. An extremely vital step to secure American competitiveness for future generations and to honor the American ideal that every single one of us deserves the opportunity to participate in America's success.

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Emphasizing the significance of investing in workforce for future success.

03/19/2007

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