Tom Harkin actually said...

"When you enter public life like this, it is a family affair; no doubt about it."

"I urge you to provide stroke research with a significant funding increase."

"We are grateful to the subcommittee for your continued leadership and your investment in lifesaving programs that prevent and end domestic violence."

"We thank Chairman Harkin and the Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Service, and Education, and Related Agencies for your consideration of this testimony."