Al Franken actually said...

"I would hope that I could in my office and the folks over at DOJ who are looking at this can have an exchange of ideas on this because this is something that affects people in ways they do not underst..."

"We must learn from these tragedies. We must find models and fund programs that work to prevent suicide in Native communities."

"Clearly, this model worked by intervening early and minimizing more damage, and clearly we have a problem as long as any suicide is occurring among our youth."

"On behalf of the Minnesota tribes, I want to thank the Chairman for his leadership in getting the Indian Health Improvement Act included in the health reform law."