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Byron Dorgan: I think there are a lot of wonderful things going on in this country. All of us should count our blessings that we live…

On the recordSeptember 6, 2000
I think there are a lot of wonderful things going on in this country. All of us should count our blessings that we live in a country that is doing so well. The economy is growing, growing rapidly; we have unprecedented economic growth and opportunity. It is a great time. Unemployment is down, way down. Inflation is down, way down. Crime is down. Home ownership is up. You could look at all of the data. Productivity is up, up, way up. All of the data shows that this country is doing very well. All of us need to be thankful for that.
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Byron Dorgan
Democratic · North Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the positive state of the U.S. economy during a debate on trade relations with China.

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