Tom Harkin actually said...

"The American people will not allow the hard-earned protections and benefits in this law to be taken away."

"I do not agree myself with Congress appropriating $120 million for an insolvent program."

"I appreciate the support of Congress, particularly Chairman Harkin, on efforts to fight Medicare fraud."

"I believe efforts to repeal it are ill-advised, and trying to fight last year's or last couple years' battles."