When he started speaking, every face and camera-lens in the room turned toward new Democratic Senator Al Franken of Minnesota. There were grins all around the Judiciary Committee dais. That's a lot of interest for a senator only five days into office. But this was Franken making a first impression on the most visible stage in Washington. He packed his statement with populism and substance, noting that he's not a lawyer but neither are most Americans. "I'm just going to start listening," he said. Source
Monday, July 13, 2009
Al Franken steals the show (video)
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