We need police officers. We need a court system that is going to prosecute these perpetrators.
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.
the Congress has not done its job. We have signed the treaties. We have made the promises.
I do not support the cap-and-trade plan now being debated in Congress. I think it is the wrong solution. I do not support it.
The desire of Canadians to protect themselves against flooding is understandable, but it is not understandable that they keep in place a barrier that maximizes flooding on the North Dakota side and minimizes flooding on the Canadian side.
I followed up with a call to Senator Dorgan's aides, and they got me some answers right away.
I would hope that the Congress would look very clearly at why Artesia is in fact the lock-gate for those who enter into law enforcement on our reservations.
There needs to be State jurisdiction over non-Indians who commit crimes against Indians.
We can't even do a tribal prosecution, because they have the evidence, we can't get it back.
It is clear to me that the Federal Government has responsibilities. It is clear to me the Federal Government is not meeting those responsibilities.





