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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 1, 2010

the agency, and the credibility of the agency, because I think it's important.

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Mar 1, 2010

Doesn't that raise real questions about whether the recall is extensive--or as extensive as it should have been?

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Mar 1, 2010

But, isn't it evident that, if the floor mats are in the trunk because the manufacturer said you ought to put the floor mats in the trunk, and you have sudden acceleration surges with the floor mats in the trunk, there's something else…

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Mar 1, 2010

So, I guess the first question is--you indicate you support a program to allow Americans to buy safe and effective drugs. Are you working to make that happen?

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Mar 1, 2010

Not all cars have been made to the same standards.

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Mar 1, 2010

Couldn't we agree that, at least in those circumstances, we could at least do a pretty good job that would assure the American consumer that they are--what they are buying is exactly what everyone else is purchasing, for a fraction of the…

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Mar 1, 2010

I am enormously troubled by Toyota's response, going back some 7 or 8 years, to this issue of acceleration--unintended acceleration.

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Mar 1, 2010

Last December, I and Senator Snowe, along with 30 other cosponsors, were preparing to have a vote on the importation of FDA-approved prescription drugs.

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Mar 1, 2010

the administration supports a program to allow Americans to buy safe and effective drugs from other countries.

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Mar 1, 2010

We want to get you the funding you need. We want you to succeed.

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Mar 1, 2010

If Europe can do it, we can do it.

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Mar 1, 2010

I want to refer to something that Senator Boxer said...

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