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Senator-Elect Franken Arrives at the Capitol
July 6, 2009 —Senator-Elect Al Franken of Minnesota spoke at the Capitol today. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid introduced the newest Democratic senator. "Moving America forward will still require the cooperation and collaboration of Democrats and Republicans alike," noted Reid. "A lot has been made of this number 60. The number I'm focused on is the number 2. I see myself as the second senator from the state of Minnesota," said Franken. "I'm ready to get to work." Franken will be sworn in as a United States Senator tomorrow.
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