Al Franken actually said...

"From 2000 to 2007, American families saw their premiums almost double. During that time, we saw more than 6 million Americans become uninsured."

"your example is almost a perfect example of why we need regulation, not why we were suffering from too much regulation."

"I think that, along with these rate reviews that Senator Feinstein is proposing, minimum loss ratio is an important element in holding health insurance companies accountable."

"I'm proud that over 90 percent of insured Minnesotans get their coverage from a nonprofit health insurer."