Al Franken actually said...

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

"Yes. In other words, instead of paying up front, you put it on your property as a property tax, and even if the property changes hands, it just stays with it."

"Actually in the public sector in many cases, it is easier because they know that in the public sector that building is going to be in the same hands for 30 or 40 years."

"This transformation has given rise to vocal opposition and extensive public debate."