Al Franken actually said...

"Like the Members of this Committee, one of my highest priorities as a Senator is making sure that our veterans and their families get every benefit that they deserve."

"I firmly believe that mental health is one of our country's most pressing unmet needs."

"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 sure that foster kids can stay in their school when they cha..."

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