Al Franken actually said...

"A 2009 study from McKinsey found that more than $1 trillion in wasted energy could be saved in this country if we spent on the scale of hundreds of billions of dollars."

"It is a powerful tool that I think we could use and possibly legislate that nationwide, being careful not to punish the utilities in those States that have already been doing this for a number of year..."

"Should we not, just for everyone listening and watching--it is municipal, university, schools, and hospitals. That is the MUSH market, everybody. You are welcome."

"I really would like to congratulate Senators Portman and Shaheen for their bipartisan effort in crafting this legislation."