U.S. Senator-elect Al Franken:

"We have a lot of work to do in Washington, but that's why I signed up for the job in the first place. When we started this campaign way back in February 2007, I said that Americans have never backed away from tough challenges, and Minnesotans have always led the way.

"Working with our fantastic senior Senator, Amy Klobuchar, I'm going to fight hard to put people to work, improve education, make Minnesota the epicenter of a new renewable energy economy, and make quality health care accessible and affordable for all Minnesotans.

"No matter whether you voted for me, or for Senator Coleman, or for Senator Barkley, or whether you voted at all, I want the people of Minnesota to know that I'm ready to work for all of you, and that I'm committed to being a voice for all Minnesotans in the U.S. Senate."

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