Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 8, 2011
I'm saying, for the present generation out there, I mean, some of them have never used computers before, have never gone online.
Said by
Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Harkin emphasizes the digital divide affecting elderly populations in rural areas.

Share & report

More from Tom Harkin

Nov 20, 2014

Mr. Presidet, this morning we convened a hearing to consider the President's nomination of Lauren McFerran to fill an impending vacancy on the National Labor Relations Board. Ms. McFerran is well known to most of us as a senior staffer on…

Congressional Record · 2014-11-20
Nov 12, 2014

Too many employment decisions are based on insidious stereotypes and prejudices rather than an employee's talent, ability, and qualifications.

congress.gov
Nov 18, 2014

I ask unanimous consent I be allowed to speak for up to 5 minutes in opposition of the bill presently on the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Congressional Record · 2014-11-18
Nov 13, 2014

I would like to recognize the outstanding career of a dedicated civil servant, Iowan Dr. Nancy Cox, who will retire in November 2014 after 37 years of distinguished Federal service at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Congressional Record · 2014-11-13

Other voices in this conversation