Byron Dorgan: “I think the consensus of this subcommittee will not be to support cutting a half a billion dollars out of the Corps of…”

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.

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

What you and members of this Committee can do and will do by putting the spotlight on this spot will save lives.

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