Tom Harkin actually said...

"I want to disagree with those who say we have a spending problem."

"We can't lose sight of the fact that this Federal Government that we represent has to be involved--has to be involved--in making this a more fair and just society."

"The Federal role in education is really relatively narrow."

"The Americans with Disabilities Act, one of your crowning achievements, is truly our Nation's emancipation proclamation for students with disabilities."