Mar 20, 2003
I am deeply concerned with the way the administration has prioritized its scarce resources.
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 20, 2003
It is not right and not fair, in my judgment, to decide we are going to actually decrease the money that is available to Indian schools.
Mar 20, 2003
The tribal colleges have been a remarkably effective way to allow people to escape from poverty, to get educated and move to a payroll.
Mar 20, 2003
The Forest Service is not a good neighbor, and when you have got an infestation of 30,000 or 40,000 acres of leafy spurge and you do not control them, what happens is, everyone else who is on the periphery of the Forest Service land is…
Mar 20, 2003
I recognize that this comes from deep in the bowels of the Office of Management and Budget, where they know the cost of everything and the value of nothing.
Mar 20, 2003
We have got to adequately fund firefighting and fire suppression and preparedness, and this is not the case in these budgets.
Mar 20, 2003
I just got notice a few moments ago that Senator Daschle has called a meeting of the Democratic leadership at 10:30.
Mar 19, 2003
I fully agree with the notion we need to move along, address these amendments, try to get through this budget resolution, but I also understand, as do most of my colleagues, that the potential of military action is imminent--perhaps hours…
Mar 18, 2003
Well, that is not the case. That has not been done. But No. 2, release the information that is available with respect to his service at the Justice Department for the Solicitor General's Office. The fact is, when those conditions are met…
Mar 18, 2003
But having voted for all but one of the nominees sent by this President, I am a little weary of hearing anybody stand up and say those of us who vote against cloture are somehow obstructing at this point because the Senator knows full well…
Mar 18, 2003
As soon as Mr. Estrada answers the questions and provides the information, I believe there ought to be 100 votes for cloture and we ought to have an up-or-down vote on Mr. Estrada. Until that time, no one who aspires to a lifetime on the…
Mar 18, 2003
I could bring out a chart that shows candidate after candidate for the circuit court who never got a hearing in the committee, not one hearing on the committee, let alone a vote in the committee or a vote on the floor.
Mar 12, 2003
The President has put his administration on course in support of this, which I think is very important.
Mar 12, 2003
I have indicated I think it is timid in terms of funding, but I do not mean that as a heavy criticism.
Mar 5, 2003
I noticed when you mentioned the location of these science facilities, you mentioned the four big States. One little State does all right, New Mexico.
Mar 5, 2003
I am very concerned about making sure that the great talents in the rest of the country are put to use on micro and nanotechnologies.
Mar 5, 2003
The President has put his administration on course in support of this, which I think is very important.
Mar 5, 2003
I have indicated I think it is timid in terms of funding, but I do not mean that as a heavy criticism.
Mar 5, 2003
The issue of hydrogen production is one in which you can produce hydrogen from natural gas. You can also produce hydrogen from nuclear.
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