Tom Harkin actually said...

"This Congress will continue to come back, come back in the future to look at these, and to make sure that we balance these out so that people's civil rights are respected in this country."

"It is absolutely critical for this committee and Congress to address the issue of workplace fairness, and to act decisively to end employment discrimination by passing ENDA."

"I would like to especially thank Chairman Harkin along with Ranking Member Enzi for convening the hearing."

"I urge the Senate to take action and pass a fully inclusive ENDA, opposing any motion to weaken this legislation."