Byron Dorgan: “The sad fact is, for a long, long time, we have not kept the promises we have made.”

We need and the people in the Great Plains need, concrete results.

It is well documented that Indian children are far over represented in foster homes, which is another cultural issue.

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.

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.