Tom Harkin actually said...

"I hope, that you and other members of the committee are now getting to know the Tom Vilsack that those of us in Iowa have known for a long time, a very dynamic, smart, and progressive leader who is no..."

"But farmers and ranchers are a great strength of this economy. And I am confident that they will help lead the way to recovery."

"I am glad to see that you have kept the mandatory funding levels for other programs like the CRP and CSP."

"In my view, these programs are now more important than ever, especially as we work to address significant environmental concerns like climate change."