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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.

Mar 1, 2004

I think that's a critically important weapons program for us to maintain air superiority long into the future.

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Sep 22, 2003

I don't think we will withhold one dollar that's needed to support the troops, who we have asked to fight for this country.

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Jul 8, 2003

I should say that my hypothetical was unthinkable when I talked about Mr. Sununu.

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Jul 8, 2003

I think these oversight hearings, of this type especially, are very important.

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Jul 8, 2003

Mr. Chairman, that is the reason I raised the point, not just about entertainment, but about political discourse...

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Jul 8, 2003

voice-tracking seems to me to be antithetical to localism

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May 22, 2003

Why shouldn't there be free trade in prescription drugs, as long as we can guarantee safety?

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May 22, 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 22, 2003

There is no evidence that any insurance company in the history of America has encouraged people to go across some country's border to buy prescription drugs.

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May 22, 2003

Do you believe an insurance company should prohibit coverage when an American senior citizen, for example, goes over and brings a prescription drug back?

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May 22, 2003

I just get angry when I see this letter, which is parroting the pharmaceutical industry's advertisements.

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