Amy Klobuchar actually said...

"Consumer spending did rise 2.2 percent on an annualized basis in the last quarter."

"There are reasons for some optimism regarding the state of our economy."

"That group that is so hard for people to get their arms around, the group I was talking about like the Johnsons of Blaine, Minnesota, who would like to work more hours but are discouraged."

"I always like to bring this up, because I don't think people think about this as much as they should."