Al Franken actually said...

"I just want to ask you for your support, as we go forward, in making sure that our criminal justice system is not just wasting money, but wasting lives."

"We have used our criminal justice system as a substitute for a well-functioning mental health system."

"To me, this is just too big, and they would have unprecedented power in the telecommunications industry."

"we have an obligation to provide them the best treatment, to thank them for their service to our country"