Byron Dorgan: “One thing is certain about this country, we are all pretty mobile, we rely on a transportation system that is modern and…”

Senator Dorgan once said it takes four agencies and 49 steps. I think with the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, we say it is seven agencies and 100 steps.

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

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

I know the word 'privatization' has been used. I did not use it.