Al Franken actually said...

"What I found out about it was that they were de-funding programs and that private operators of group homes were taking over, and that they were spending less money."

"statement"

"I have to tell you when I go back to Minnesota, one of the biggest complaints I hear from my friends in the construction industry... is that there are dishonest players who keep finding loopholes."

"I want to reward the businessmen who are doing this right, and I am like Senator Isakson."