Al Franken actually said...

"I think part of my job is to continue that learning experience for the American people."

"Every Senator who has spoken before me has sworn to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, and so have I."

"Citizens United isn't just about election law, it isn't just about campaign finance law. It's about seatbelts, it's about clean air and clean water, it's about energy policy and the rights of workers ..."

"I noted that for years, conservatives running for the Senate have made it almost an article of faith that they will not vote for activist judges who make law from the bench."