Byron Dorgan: “There are few places in this country where someone having a heart attack would be wheeled into an emergency room with a…”

“There are few places in this country where someone having a heart attack would be wheeled into an emergency room with a piece of paper attached to their thigh by masking tape that says: To the hospital: By the way, if you admit this woman, understand you are on your own because contract health care from the Indian Health Service has run out. Very few places in this country will you see that. It describes how unbelievably urgent it is to pass this bill. The commitment from the majority leader is very welcome. It reflects his long-term commitment to deal with Indian issues. The commitment from Senator Baucus to mark up his portion of the bill on September 12 is welcome. Therefore, when we are back on the children's health bill, I will withdraw my amendment as a result of the commitment to move it separately.”