"Al Franken will be sworn in as senator from Minnesota tomorrow; the 'Saturday Night Live' alum arriving on Capitol Hill today where he promised to work day and night."
"Al Franken is going to Washington. In a unanimous vote today, Minnesota's highest court declaring the former comedian the winner of the last open seat in the U.S. Senate."
"Franken's victory now gives Democrats a supermajority in the Senate."
"Isn't there a compelling, overriding First Amendment right here for Americans to have access to the Internet?"
"Doesn't the American public have a compelling First Amendment interest in ensuring that this can't happen and that the Internet stays open and accessible?"
"She came to our cases without any apparent bias, probed counsel actively with insightful and at times tough questions and demonstrated time and again that she not only listens, but is often persuaded ..."
"These televised hearings over the years have taught Americans a lot about our Constitution and the role that the courts play in upholding and defending it."
"I take this oath very seriously as we consider your nomination, Judge Sotomayor."
"I have admired your strength and integrity in leading this Committee."
"I plan to follow the example of my good friend and predecessor, Paul Wellstone, who was willing and ready to partner with his colleagues across the aisle to do the work of the American people."
"It's an incredible honor to be here, less than week into my term as a United States Senator."