Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) Gets Sworn In

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Al Franken is sworn in as the junior senator from Minnesota by Vice President Joe Biden on July 7. Franken’s wife, Franni, holds the Bible. Watch the ceremony.

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Sen. Franken shakes Biden’s hand after the ceremony. Watch Josh’s 2007 interview with Franken.

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Franken hugs Rep. Jim Oberstar (D-MN). Watch Franken’s speech at a reception after the swearing in.

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Biden, Franken and former Vice President Walter Mondale share a laugh after the ceremony. Reminds us of the funny Al Franken.

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Mondale and Franken embrace.

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Senator Al Franken’s office. Finally.

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