Al Franken actually said...

"the MLR ratio is, I think, one of the most potent tools in health reform that could, in the long-term, help stem skyrocketing premium increases."

"In a very tight budget year, we see that the President's budget proposes constant funding or relatively small cuts to Indian programs across agencies."

"Many schools are on the waiting list that are in dire need of repair."

"I took some umbrage."