Tom Harkin actually said...

"How do we attract and retain a highly qualified teacher for every classroom, as well as talented leaders for every school?"

"Why are there poor schools in poor areas and nicer schools in nice areas? Well, look at your property tax system."

"I would like to thank all of you for being here today for the fourth in a series of hearings focused on the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act."

"I would like to thank Chairman Harkin and Senator Enzi and the members of this committee for their great efforts to take advantage of this opportunity and reauthorize ESEA in a bipartisan and effectiv..."