Al Franken actually said...

"My main goal here is to figure out whether existing law is adequate to protect Minnesotans like you when you go to the hospital."

"But in reality, isn't it the case that Accretive did assume full responsibility for the management and cost of Fairview's cycle, revenue cycle?"

"But there is a conflict of interest that does arise clearly when hospitals perform in more illusory than real ways with regard to providing charitable care."

"We also promote, advocate and strive to protect the health, safety and right of the patients."