Tom Harkin actually said...

"If this does mutate into a form that is transmissible, it could be devastating."

"Is it better to award more grants for less money or fewer grants for the same (or more) money?"

"I would like to delve into that a little bit more, and I'll do it with a written question."

"I just want to clear up--maybe I misspoke or I may have left a wrong impression."