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Byron Dorgan

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Byron Dorgan is a former United States Senator from North Dakota, serving from 1992 to 2011 as a member of the Democratic Party. He was born on May 14, 1942. During his tenure in the Senate, Dorgan was known for his advocacy on issues such as agriculture, energy, and Native American rights. He played a significant role in promoting policies aimed at supporting rural communities and addressing the needs of tribal nations. Dorgan also served as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, where he focused on improving the lives of Native Americans and addressing their concerns in federal policy.

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Mar 24, 2009

We believe very strongly--I certainly do, and I know my colleagues do, as well--that we need to make progress.

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Mar 24, 2009

NextGen would change all of that, because you know where that airplane is at every point.

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Mar 24, 2009

this stuff has to stop. I mean, you all work for the same team, paid by the same taxpayers.

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Mar 24, 2009

We need to move forward. If this country's going to keep its lead in technology and science...we're going to push very, very hard to make this happen.

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Mar 24, 2009

The Readiness Center in Monticello, Mississippi is in poor condition and should be replaced.

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Mar 24, 2009

But we're not talking about dark matter. We're talking about dark money.

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Mar 24, 2009

I think that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission did, in my judgment, a shameful job of regulating.

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Mar 17, 2009

Cybersecurity perpetrated through the Internet as the number-one national hazard of attack on the homeland.

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Mar 17, 2009

I think you are a great choice, and I appreciate your being here.

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Mar 17, 2009

What kind of experience are you having with recruitment and retention?

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Mar 17, 2009

All right. What is the status of the C-27 joint cargo aircraft program?

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