Tom Harkin actually said...

So I want to congratulate you and the President for focusing on this. It's long overdue, but better to get started on it as soon as possible.

Harkin praises early childhood education initiatives and urges prompt action.

04/16/2013

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It has to be balanced for flood protection but for hydroelectric generation and also for navigation.

We all have other committees and many things that we're working on, so I appreciate this opportunity.

The educational system that was sufficiently good for the economy of the 1960s... is not good enough for the economy of the 21st Century.

What our children and grandchildren learn today will determine America's productivity in the future.