[A]s we celebrate 75 years of the minimum wage, we must also recognize that it is no longer achieving its potential impact in our economy or for America's working families. Every American deserves the chance to build a better life… — Tom Harkin Copy Share Image
It is long past time to eliminate bigotry in the workplace and to ensure equal opportunity for all Americans. It is time to make clear that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans are first class citizens. They are full and… — Tom Harkin Copy Share Image
The Gulf War was like teenage sex. We got in too soon and out too soon. — Tom Harkin Copy Share Image
The President must stop gambling with taxpayers' money and get the country back on the path of fiscal sanity. — Tom Harkin Copy Share Image
I've always been for immigration reform; in 2007 I just didn't feel it had enough protections. — Tom Harkin Copy Share Image
The burning issue of our time is the growing inequality in income and wealth in our country, and it's got to be addressed. We've… — Tom Harkin Copy Share Image
You [the Gallaudet students] have brought the deaf community together.... You are my heroes. — Tom Harkin Copy Share Image
Today, only two groups in the United States have total immunity from lawsuits: foreign diplomats and HMOs. We believe it's time to end diplomatic… — Tom Harkin Copy Share Image
The planes were hijacked, the buildings fell, and thousands of lives were lost nearly a thousand miles from here. But the attacks on the… — Tom Harkin Copy Share Image
I am a Democrat and I love my party and I want them to have good policies and good candidates, so I hope to… — Tom Harkin Copy Share Image
If we are serious about combating the childhood obesity epidemic and improving child nutrition, then everyone must chip in -- parents, schools, and yes… — Tom Harkin Copy Share Image
It's been years, but I still say that I went out with the same progressive values and liberal ideals that I went in with.… — Tom Harkin Copy Share Image
Stem cell research holds enormous promise for easing human suffering, and federal support is critical to its success. — Tom Harkin Copy Share Image