Byron Dorgan: “I was interested in the questions Senator Byrd has been asking.”

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.

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

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

People's lives are at risk.