“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.”

Political Quotes

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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Jun 30, 2009

There needs to be minimum standards.

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Jun 30, 2009

Thank you, Senator Dorgan, and I will respect the people here.

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Jun 30, 2009

I hope you will look at that authority more closely and assure that tribes can and will be able to carry out those functions.

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Jun 30, 2009

I believe we have an obligation to ensure that our Native American communities have the resources they need.

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Jun 24, 2009

We can do a lot better than that, and I think we can do a lot better than that.

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Jun 24, 2009

When the Supreme Court took away the tribes' jurisdiction over non-Indians in 1978 in Oliphant, Justice Rehnquist essentially said, 'Don't worry. We will rely on Federal deputation. That will solve the problem.'

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Jun 24, 2009

I strongly endorse this bill. I hope that this Committee will act.

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Jun 24, 2009

The Tribal Law and Order Act is a critical step forward in addressing the needs of Indian Country.

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Jun 24, 2009

Indian Country is suffering, we believe, an epidemic of sexual and domestic violence against women.

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Jun 17, 2009

I don't understand what the metrics are by which one makes that decision.

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Jun 17, 2009

There was zero money requested, inexplicably, for water projects in the economic recovery package.

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Jun 17, 2009

I'm supportive of restoration projects in the Everglades.

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