Remarks Prepared for Delivery by Senator Tom Harkin at the Harkin Steak Fry on September 15, 1991.
"Let introduce myself: I'm Tom Harkin. And I'm running for President.
I'm running for president because I believe the American people are hungry for a New Vision of America. A New Vision of America based on strong, fundamental, enduring values.
The values that my parents gave to me and your parents gave to you.
You know, the older I get, and the more I learn, the more I realize that all I ever needed to know I learned growing up in the small town of Cumming, Iowa -- population 151, up the dusty road about 20 miles north of here.
I believe there are people in every city and town who share that New Vision, who are ready to roll up their sleeves, put the axe to the grindstone, and make it happen.
If you're ready for that kind of America, then give me your support, and together, we'll put a good, common sense, progressive Democrat in the White House."
