“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

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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May 8, 2003

It is simply unrealistic to expect producers to recover from the losses they have endured without any real, comprehensive assistance.

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May 8, 2003

Let me tell you why I asked the question.

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May 8, 2003

My question remains, do you want the FDA to be on record... telling an insurance company that they may be criminally liable?

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May 8, 2003

I profoundly disagree about what you have just said.

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May 8, 2003

Do you believe that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Dakota should cover a prescription drug that is an FDA-approved drug purchased at a drug store in Emerson, Canada, brought back for personal use by a senior citizen in North Dakota?

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May 8, 2003

should we not do that? And should we not do that immediately?

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May 8, 2003

The Trade Policy Review Group, a group that is made up of USDA as one member, had given the green light to take a WTO case against China.

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May 8, 2003

But we got those agreements bilaterally from China?

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May 8, 2003

The fact is an official in USTR, the week before he left, said publicly it is undeniable they are cheating.

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May 8, 2003

I hope that we will be able to work together to carry through on the promises made in the Farm Bill.

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May 8, 2003

Given the tough times facing rural America, funding for rural development programs are really critical.

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May 8, 2003

Let us decide to have a backbone, a spine, some stiffness of spirit here, and stand up for the wheat producers in this country.

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