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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid quotes former Republican Representative and Humphrey Senior Fellow Vin Weber when welcoming Senator Al Franken to the Senate.

"Much has been made of the expectations of Al Franken joining the United States Senate," Reid said. "I expect Al to work hard for the people of Minnesota, who have gone far too long without full representation." Reid also quoted former Minnesota Republican House member Vin Weber, who said of Franken, "when people find out he's a smart guy who is serious about issues and a hard worker, they will be very pleasantly surprised."

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