Byron Dorgan: “I hope that in the new Congress, that we can move forward on the critical issues facing the Indian health care system.”

The problems facing American Indian and Alaska Native children are so significant that only concerted action by the Executive branch agencies and Congress would begin to address them.

I think what Governor Engler indicated is the most important point, and that is the stability of funding for a project of this type is essential.

A user fee structure...would provide a stable stream of funding.

Although histories, cultures, and languages may be diverse, one theme was always consistent--the challenges of accessing healthcare and life-saving services.