Tom Harkin actually said...

"I remain deeply concerned about their ability to rapidly answer a growing pandemic in some areas of some States."

"We are trying to learn the lessons of 1976 so that we learn and do as well as we can."

"Thank you for your wisdom when you, in 19--in 2006, put forth this funding so we could be at the point we are of preparedness today."

"And we should do that as soon as possible to get as many doses ready as possible for the next flu season."