Tom Harkin
Tom Harkin
Thomas Richard "Tom" Harkinis an American politician who served as a United States Senator from Iowa from 1985 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1985...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth9 November 1939
CityCumming, IA
CountryUnited States of America
beyond bush simply skeptical
The Bush administration simply is not trustworthy on this issue, and I am beyond skeptical about these so-called revisions.
ashamed feeling government responding
feeling of embarrassment and being ashamed our government was not responding more forcefully.
act al counted court esteem fact florida freedom gore information next respect supreme truth united votes win year
These votes are going to be counted in Florida. If they're not counted now, they are going to be counted next year under Freedom of Information Act lawsuits, ... If the truth comes out next year that in fact Al Gore did win Florida ... what is that going to do for the esteem and the respect of the Supreme Court of the United States?
goes less lower people ranks secretary
He has to go. Nothing, I think, less will suffice, ... It's not enough just for Secretary Rumsfeld to say that some people in the lower ranks are responsible for this -- this goes all the way up.
analysis
This independent analysis from the GAO confirms that, without some protections, everyone loses.
convinced key obvious partners risk time trading
I've said time and time again, there is little risk of BSE in U.S. beef, but it is obvious that we have not yet convinced key trading partners of that.
closing disdain doors matter objection others reached senate vital
so that my constituents and others will know how and why I reached my decision. I have nothing but disdain for and objection to the closing of the Senate doors on this vital matter of impeachment of the president.
budget energy renewable research
Their budget slashes renewable energy research and development by more than one third.
efforts far
The industry's efforts so far have been woefully inadequate,
good heat house might stop trying warm
Compassionate conservatism is like trying to heat up an old house with warm thoughts. It might make you feel good but it doesn't stop you from freezing,
apply food internet people poor
How many poor people are going to go on the Internet to apply for food stamps?
title wore
No one ever wore the title of 'senator' better and used it less.
approval companies condition created million money required ridiculous situations sought
This has created ridiculous situations where companies have sought $5 million and as a condition for approval they have been required to have that much money in the bank, ... If they have that much money in the bank, why would they need the loan?
consider failure gaming given housing major oversight students
Students who are given a stipend specifically for housing are still gaming the system, ... I would consider this to be a major failure in the oversight of the program.