Tom Harkin actually said...

"I know you share my disappointment about the lack of any additional funding the past 2 years for eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid."

"I commend your leadership in pulling this together and starting this entity."

"I am all for it. I think it's a great idea. I think what you've done is commendable."

"I would just say I would like to see that happen before you start cutting the money."