Mar 16, 2009
I'm going to put it in again because we lead the world in unconventional drilling and deep well drilling.
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 16, 2009
Listen, somebody is going to earmark all of these dollars. The question is it downtown or in the State governments.
Mar 16, 2009
I think we need to maximize the potential for renewable energy in our country.
Mar 16, 2009
It seems to me that a significant part of that is planning, citing and pricing and part of that is citing on public lands.
Mar 16, 2009
I don't think this should be an either/or or that wind and solar should compete with oil.
Mar 16, 2009
I believe we ought to be drilling most of the Gulf of Mexico. I mean, I'm for drilling.
Mar 16, 2009
The previous President kept zeroing out the $75 million for drilling research, oil and gas research. As chairman of the committee, I kept putting it in.
Mar 16, 2009
Those of us that believe we need to be able to maximize renewable energy, solar energy in the South across the South and West--wind energy from Texas north to North Dakota in the Heartland.
Mar 16, 2009
I must also say that we're producing in a pilot project in North Dakota. We're producing hydrogen from wind energy.
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