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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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Jul 29, 2009

We need police officers. We need a court system that is going to prosecute these perpetrators.

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Jul 29, 2009

the Congress has not done its job. We have signed the treaties. We have made the promises.

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Jul 20, 2009

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.

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Jul 14, 2009

What an entrance! I didn't mean to come quite this close to the end.

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Jul 8, 2009

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.

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Jun 30, 2009

I followed up with a call to Senator Dorgan's aides, and they got me some answers right away.

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Jun 30, 2009

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.

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Jun 30, 2009

In tribal crime, it is alcohol, alcohol, alcohol.

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Jun 30, 2009

I notified Senator Dorgan's staff and they got on it right away.

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Jun 30, 2009

There needs to be State jurisdiction over non-Indians who commit crimes against Indians.

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Jun 30, 2009

We can't even do a tribal prosecution, because they have the evidence, we can't get it back.

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Jun 30, 2009

It is clear to me that the Federal Government has responsibilities. It is clear to me the Federal Government is not meeting those responsibilities.

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