Political Quotes

“And he gave new strength to the farm safety net for all of our growers. He has been at the forefront of an energy future that he talked about today, driven by renewable energy and moving forward to get us to cleaner sources of energy. That creates jobs, as I know has happened in Iowa because of his leadership. So we thank you. There are so many things--the fresh fruit and vegetable program in schools where children in low-income schools have an opportunity to eat an apple rather than something out of the vending machine that isn't good for them, the opportunities for children to have healthier choices. Senator Harkin has led over and over and over again. I can go over every part of our agriculture and food policy improvements that have been made that have been led by Senator Tom Harkin, and we are so grateful. Senator Tom Harkin has been a personal mentor for me. In the toughest times of getting this last farm bill done, Senator Harkin gave me words of advice and wisdom--and many times encouragement--and for that I am very grateful, and have learned so much. I secondly want to thank Senator Harkin for being a hero for generations of people with disabilities, including people in my own family, who have had doors opened because of what he has done. The Americans with Disabilities Act revolutionized the possibilities and the opportunities for people.…”