Al Franken actually said...

I want to talk about something that is of particular interest to me and that I was very glad we were able to get into ESSA, which is making ...

I was very disappointed that the spending bill did not provide adequate funding for ESSA student support and academic enrichment grants.

I'm proud of the work that we've been able to accomplish on mental health, but we have a long way to go.

The veterans of the cleanup of the Enewetak Atoll have not gotten the benefits that they earned.