Sep 24, 2001
Let me say that it was not my intent to say that solving the issue of fluctuating currencies would solve the trade problem. You cannot solve the trade problem without addressing the fluctuation of currency values. There are many other…
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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Sep 24, 2001
I assume the Senator from Montana is delighted I am supporting the bill and probably not happy that I would talk about other trade problems.
Sep 21, 2001
I understand that as a result of the closure of our nation's airports and the limitations placed on the carriage of cargo on commercial passenger planes, postal service throughout our country was affected. However, the State of Hawaii was…
Sep 19, 2001
Let me say again what a pleasure it is to work with Senator Campbell, his staff and my staff who I named previously today. They have done an excellent job. We passed this bill in fairly short order. As I said when we started today, I hope…
Sep 19, 2001
The Senator is correct. The Postal Service could choose to designate the emergency relief semipostal as the one semipostal stamp to be offered for the period specified in the amendment, pursuant to Postal Service regulations.
Sep 19, 2001
I assure the Senator from Maine that the Customs Service will be instructed to pay particular attention to the needs of Maine when assessing where to deploy these officers.
Sep 13, 2001
Let me just say again that while I have withdrawn that particular amendment, I believe very strongly that we need to revisit this as we go along in this process. I think this is not the time to do that. I have talked to the Senator from…
Sep 13, 2001
I believe very strongly in my amendment that identified $10 to $11 million of tragic waste of the taxpayers money and identified an area that cries out in a desperate need: our trading partners like compliance of enforcement of our trade…
Sep 10, 2001
My hope is that as he continues to consider this issue, he will be the last to come to the aid of Fat Albert, having heard my discussion about Government waste and knowing his position on Government waste. My hope is he will be the last in…
Aug 1, 2001
The NAFTA trade agreement has been awful. Some people walk around here and think it is one of the best things that ever happened to this country. I have no idea why they think that. This is a trade agreement that turned a trade surplus we…
Jul 30, 2001
This bill isn't too much money. It is within the framework of what we decided as a Congress that we were going to spend on the budget. It spends the required amount in this fiscal year, and then $2 billion in the next fiscal year. It does…
Jul 30, 2001
In North Dakota, which is a rural State, agriculture is 40 percent of the State's economy. It is clearly the 500-pound gorilla of economic activity in States such as North Dakota. But it is not just North Dakota, it is Montana, Minnesota…
Jul 26, 2001
I want to observe that the Senator from Texas said he doesn't think our States are involved because we have a 20-mile limit. My point is, Mexican truckdrivers have been stopped in North Dakota already exceeding the 20-mile limit, so of…
Jul 26, 2001
My point is, alleging somehow Mexico will hurt this country if we don't allow Mexican long-haul trucks into this country, with respect to high-fructose corn syrup, and actions they will take-- the facts are stubborn. The Mexicans are…
Jul 26, 2001
Do you know what? They have already done that. They are already in violation of NAFTA. An arbitration panel has found Mexico is in violation on high-fructose corn syrup. In fact, they have a high grade and low grade. Guess what. Mexico…
Jul 25, 2001
I wanted to inform the majority leader that the proposition of discussions about the Murray language, in my judgment, should not just be among those who support the language and those who wish to weaken it. Others wish to strengthen it…
Jun 28, 2001
The discussion by those on the other side who have offered this amendment talks about lawyers in a pejorative way on behalf of patients. Does the Senator know of any attempts by those who have offered this amendment to limit HMOs, managed…
Jun 28, 2001
We have introduced now for the third time... The 35th time... The Rail Shipper Protection Act.
Jun 28, 2001
But we are determined this time to get a hearing, to get a markup, and move this legislation.
Jun 28, 2001
I cannot conceive of benefits from further consolidation being something that is even in our language here.
Jun 28, 2001
I want to say first that I appreciate the courage it took for the Board to do what it did in creating the position you did.
Jun 28, 2001
Let me say, Mr. Chairman, that Senator Rockefeller and Senator Burns and I and some others have introduced the Rail Shipper Protection Act.
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