Al Franken actually said...

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman."

"I share Senator Collins' concern that we consider the unintended consequences of these policy changes, especially as regards the essential health benefits."

"I hope and trust, though, that as we debate these changes, that we will explore both the opportunities and the challenges they create."

"Indian babies are now over ten times more likely to be diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome or opioid withdrawal symptoms than other babies in our State's Medicaid program."