Tom Harkin actually said...

"We are making history. It's the first time, first time a congressional committee has met for an official hearing and every witness is deaf."

"We applaud your continued efforts to address the deplorable state of labor force participation rate among Americans with disabilities."

"Strong transition services from school-to-work, with a clear focus on community employment are also critical."

"For people with disabilities, it is over 60 percent unemployment, and for people with hearing disabilities, it is, about 52 percent."