Tom Harkin actually said...

"It is wishful thinking--wishful thinking--to expect improvements in school quality when we are laying off teachers, increasing class sizes, and reducing instructional time."

"Well, I want to thank you all for being here, again, for another enlightening session."

"That drug you mentioned about metastatic melanoma, you mentioned it in your written testimony."

"I look forward to working with the Committee to build support for the President's 2012 budget for education and to secure the best possible future for America by providing the best possible education ..."