Tom Harkin: “I looked over my remarks, and I say to the chairman, probably 20 minutes, I suppose. It depends if I go off.”

I'm retiring from the Senate but not from the fight.

That's why I've worked hard to strengthen investments in public health preparedness and response capabilities at home.

I introduced the Protect Student Borrowers Act with Senators Durbin, Warren and Murphy--and I want to thank Senator Warren for her great leadership on this issue and many other issues.

I see my friend from Tennessee here on the floor, but I want to take a few minutes on another subject. Today, December 3, is International Disability Rights Day-- International Disability Rights Day. It is observed around the globe as a…