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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.

May 22, 2003

The fact is, we are not talking about a lot of money. We are not talking about a lot of consumers.

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May 22, 2003

Well, the pharmaceutical industry spends a great amount of money advertising your position, but frankly, I am talking to you about a narrower issue here this morning and I have not yet received an answer.

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Apr 2, 2003

But to suggest that the Administration is not focused on those issues as a major priority would be a complete injustice.

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Apr 2, 2003

I think it is short of perhaps what we are going to need to do in a very aggressive way in the future.

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Apr 2, 2003

But you know, what I observe is folks in the Administration just watching all of this. I do not see that the Administration has developed an aggressive, robust plan.

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Apr 2, 2003

I do not think this industry is going to come out of this whole or in any way in a manner that serves all of our country, unless we develop a strategy.

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Apr 2, 2003

I think the market system is really, really wonderful, I mean really terrific.

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Apr 2, 2003

I think we do this country a great disservice.

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