Al Franken said "I think that`s kind of exactly the right idea. I think that we should put -- the elements of the bill are extremely popular. And what we should do is just put them out one by one, and have, you know, have Americans see for themselves what the elements are. So, you know, you want to die because Republicans won`t vote to put a cap on the price of insulin? Well, then vote Republicans. You know, don`t want to be able to afford childcare, vote Republican. You know, want to pay more for your health care, vote Republican." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 20, 2022

I think that`s kind of exactly the right idea. I think that we should put -- the elements of the bill are extremely popular. And what we should do is just put them out one by one, and have, you know, have Americans see for themselves what the elements are. So, you know, you want to die because Republicans won`t vote to put a cap on the price of insulin? Well, then vote Republicans. You know, don`t want to be able to afford childcare, vote Republican. You know, want to pay more for your health care, vote Republican.

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Al Franken

Democratic · Minnesota

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msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Former Senator Franken suggests that Democrats should present popular elements of their agenda individually to highlight Republican opposition.

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