“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices.”
“If the President wants to fix the problems at the pump, he should end this illegal war with Iran”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“These disparities are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families impacted, and communities left behind.”
“Prices are higher than when the president came into office, and tariffs made it worse.”

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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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Nov 30, 2009

We know that something significant has changed with respect to air travel in this country.

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Nov 30, 2009

Pilot fatigue has consistently been an issue with the NTSB and the FAA.

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Nov 30, 2009

I'm going to call on Senator Lautenberg in a moment, but one final point.

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Nov 30, 2009

The issue of pilot fatigue is not new.

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Nov 30, 2009

The issue of pilot fatigue is serious and merits attention.

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Nov 30, 2009

The fact is, this issue has been around--the NTSB has had this on its most-wanted list for 19 years.

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Nov 30, 2009

Part of the problem, Senator, is that the system doesn't provide for a mechanism to provide the pilots with a decent salary.

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Nov 30, 2009

What I don't quite understand is, when we finish this whole process, nothing will have changed with respect to the circumstances that existed in that cockpit with respect to fatigue.

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Nov 30, 2009

I just--when we're done with this issue, Ms. Gilligan, I don't think we will have altered the circumstances that allowed that to exist.

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Nov 30, 2009

it's essential that we get this done.

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Nov 30, 2009

It is essential that we consider these things urgent, based on what we now know--or 'dire,' as the Captain indicated.

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Nov 30, 2009

But--thank you for the answer, but you have just described the FAA, OMB, DOT, all agencies that would have to take reasonably effective and expeditious action in order to get something in place here.

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