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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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Dec 15, 2009

It'll make all drug supplies safer, in my judgment, if we pass this legislation.

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Dec 15, 2009

It is a completely bogus argument that there is a safety issue. The Europeans have been doing this for 20 years, country to country. It is completely bogus.

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Dec 9, 2009

We intend to monitor very, very carefully what is happening with respect to your rulemaking.

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Dec 9, 2009

We are working with the FAA, Air Force and others on the issue of air space for unmanned aircraft.

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Dec 9, 2009

Anything that's distractive should be forbidden.

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Dec 9, 2009

We care first and foremost about consumers and their safety.

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Dec 9, 2009

Well, Senator Johanns, thank you. And thanks for your very active participation on all of these hearings on the issue of aviation and air safety.

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Dec 9, 2009

And is there a commuting issue with respect to this flight, do you think?

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Dec 9, 2009

It ought to require all of us to be urgent in our request to the FAA to make progress on dealing with these issues.

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Dec 9, 2009

We really are going to be pushy. And we're doing that because we think it's essential.

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Dec 9, 2009

I was disappointed at the last hearing to understand the time has slipped.

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Dec 9, 2009

So had you been a passenger you wished there had been more training on that exposure that's in flight or right, I mean.

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