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Byron Dorgan: In 30 seconds, I say the Senator has just made my point. He recited a long description of people interested in this…

On the recordNovember 10, 2005
In 30 seconds, I say the Senator has just made my point. He recited a long description of people interested in this, none of whom reside in the Congress. The oversight responsibility belongs to the Congress. It belongs here, and it is not happening here. That is precisely the point I believe the Senator made on the floor just a moment ago. That is precisely why we ought to support this amendment.
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Byron Dorgan
Democratic · North Dakota

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