Al Franken actually said...

"Well, as someone who has written and been sued here and won, this is of interest to me, and so I did not have an opening statement prepared, but I look forward to the testimony."

"I am worried that this merger could set off another round of media consolidation."

"There is no question about that. People in my industry--or my former industry--they know that."

"The real answer is: Do not let the market power be created if you cannot really enforce and police the commitments."