Tom Harkin actually said...

"We have fought hard in Congress to retain the right and to retain what is a constitutional obligation to direct monies to certain things."

"WIA efforts clearly have positive results. But Federal funding levels are too low to meet the need."

"We cannot afford to eliminate the tax credits that are helping to make health insurance more affordable for small businesses."

"Thank you, Senator, for this opportunity to testify and for you walking with the poorest members of our society."