Al Franken actually said...

There seems to be a disconnect between your testimony and what appears to be the reality here.

the probable benefit to health from using the device outweighs the risk of injury or illness from its use.

I think sometimes we forget how important it is for people to decide, to make their own decisions on how they are living.

I think the whole point is that the seniors play an active role in deciding how, when, and where they receive their care.