“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.”

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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 5, 2003

The President's budget recommends a cut of nearly $10 million.

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Mar 5, 2003

It has become a kind of a Hatfield/McCoy situation, but somebody needs to step in.

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Mar 5, 2003

Well, that is a major disappointment, obviously, to the people of Grand Forks.

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Jul 18, 2002

Executives must return all compensation, as Senators Dorgan and McCain have urged, that is directly derived from proven misconduct.

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Jun 28, 2001

We have introduced now for the third time... The 35th time... The Rail Shipper Protection Act.

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Jun 28, 2001

Let me say, Mr. Chairman, that Senator Rockefeller and Senator Burns and I and some others have introduced the Rail Shipper Protection Act.

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Jun 28, 2001

Obviously, this Committee is interested in the public interest.

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Jun 28, 2001

But we are determined this time to get a hearing, to get a markup, and move this legislation.

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Jun 28, 2001

I cannot conceive of benefits from further consolidation being something that is even in our language here.

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Jun 28, 2001

I think the phrase 'benefits from further consolidation' is an oxymoron.

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Jun 28, 2001

And I will be a much happier Senator.

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Jun 28, 2001

I certainly think it is a step in the right direction.

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