Al Franken actually said...

"But with national health reform, we have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of millions of small business owners and their workers."

"I believe it is non-controversial that the combination of guaranteed issue and community rating would raise average premiums."

"Therefore, we are recommending that the guarantee levels be increased."

"However, over time the level of benefits for those plans that do fail--and there are plans that have gone that way..."