Byron Dorgan: “I would like to thank you for your leadership as the Chairman of the Committee.”

Although histories, cultures, and languages may be diverse, one theme was always consistent--the challenges of accessing healthcare and life-saving services.

It is a travesty! Further, it is a problem that will continue to have negative impacts for generations to come.

The fundamental problem found in the Dorgan report in 2010 and the findings now before the House is IHS, LEADERSHIP was failing then as it is failing now.

I know that everyone sitting at this table has a passionate desire to fix these problems.