Al Franken: “You use this Committee to raise awareness about issues that otherwise…”

On the recordDecember 11, 2012

You use this Committee to raise awareness about issues that otherwise might not get the attention they deserve.

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Franken acknowledges the committee's role in highlighting important issues.

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Al Franken: “You use this Committee to raise awareness about issues that otherwise might not get the attention they deserve.”