Tom Harkin actually said...

"And, again, Mr. Secretary, thank you for your appearance here, and thank you for your outstanding stewardship of the Department of Labor."

"The Department plays a vital role in strengthening the middle class and getting people back to work."

"I would say that its mission has never been more important."

"While the economy is moving, I think, in the right direction, too many people are unemployed or underemployed."