Tom Harkin actually said...

"I am so appreciative that you understand the issues so clearly."

"I would urge and advocate that the committee strengthen the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and start moving on this by taking up the Protecting America's Workers Act, legislation introduced by Se..."

"The fact is that, for too many employers, the safety of workers is secondary, taking a backseat to production."

"The best way we can honor their memory is to renew our efforts to protect workers' lives and improve safety and health in our country's coal mines and other dangerous workplaces."