Byron Dorgan: “I am proud of the last half century in this country. I am proud of what we have done.”

Safety always comes up. There is always an issue of what is happening around them in their environment that causes them concern about their safety.

The status quo will not be tolerated.

The efficiencies that would be driven from a non-profit corporation...would provide funding as well for excellent and stable and professional management.

We have now reached the tipping point that requires, in my judgment, action by Congress.