Byron Dorgan: “I want to mention that this week my colleagues here in the Senate are likely to see members of Indian tribes who are…”

“I want to mention that this week my colleagues here in the Senate are likely to see members of Indian tribes who are coming to town from all over the country. They are here to attend the ``State of Indian Nations'' address by the President of the National Congress of American Indians. Let me talk about one of the things I am sure they will talk about in virtually every office, and that is the issue of Indian health care. I have seen hearings where, talking about Indian health care, very powerful tribal leaders have been brought to tears when they talk about family members who have taken their own lives because of depression or drug abuse, or family members who needed medical attention desperately and did not get it.”