The right wing has had a radio apparatus for years and years, so they've had minor leagues - they've had local rightwing guys who've become national rightwing guys, and who build slowly, and that's how it goes. We haven't had that. It isn't like we have a farm team.
Al FrankenPutin has had many positive experiences working with Western political leaders whose business interests made them more disposed to deal with Russia.
Al FrankenWe owe an historic debt to American Indians. They have a unique set of concerns that havenโt been addressed and Iโd like to stand with them. Also, Iโd like to get their views on immigration.
Al FrankenThere's going to have to be investigations, and an independent investigation, into the Trump campaign and the Trump administration's relationship to Russia.
Al FrankenThe government must give proper weight to both keeping America safe from terrorists and protecting Americans' privacy. But when Americans lack the most basic information about our domestic surveillance programs, they have no way of knowing whether we're getting that balance right. This lack of transparency is a big problem.
Al Franken