Political Quotes

Tom Harkin: In 1972, I never thought I'd have warm thoughts toward Richard Nixon. But here we are today, and I think we need to…

On the recordJune 18, 2012
In 1972, I never thought I'd have warm thoughts toward Richard Nixon. But here we are today, and I think we need to acknowledge President Nixon's leadership in moving the title IX legislation forward.
Said by
Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Acknowledging Richard Nixon's role in advancing Title IX legislation.

Share

More from Tom Harkin

Nov 18, 2014

I oppose this legislation to approve the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. Again, I believe it is one more step in the wrong direction, one more capitulation to our fossil fuel habit, one more accelerant to global warming that…

govinfo.gov
Nov 19, 2014

first let me thank my friend and colleague for his lifetime characteristic which is being very gracious and very generous in his remarks. Chuck Grassley and I have served together since 1974. I like to tell people that in 1974, that was a…

govinfo.gov
Apr 16, 2024

I particularly appreciate that the students from Westwood, which closed in 2016, finally have been granted relief.

congress.gov
Dec 12, 2014

almost 2 years ago I announced I was not going to seek a sixth term in the Senate. That decision and that announcement didn't seem all that difficult or hard at that time. After all, 2 years was a long time off. Since then, I have been…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation