Byron Dorgan: “Thank you once again for the opportunity to discuss this spring 2009 flood event in the Bismarck area.”

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.

I just want to say that I am concerned about the court's decision in Carcieri and the impact it may have on those tribes that were recognized after 1934.

I know the word 'privatization' has been used. I did not use it.

Obviously the future is education. We have a 50 percent high school dropout rate among Native American youth.