Byron Dorgan: “I am dedicated, I know my Vice Chairman is as well, to turn once again to Indian health care.”

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.

The Indian Health Service has failed their patients.

I spent much of my time as Chairman of this committee focused on increasing funding for the IHS and trying to force some systemic changes in the bureaucracy that plagues that agency.

This is a heavy lift. This is something that needs to be done.