Heidi Heitkamp actually said...

"The lack of even a nominee for the Census Director position is very troubling."

"I would tell you that is probably not true in North Dakota. Not true in rural areas."

"It is, of course, critical to get accurate counts there, but we have to make sure that the Census is prepared to meet the needs of rural America."

"I can just tell you in North Dakota, you are going to have a heck of a time hiring Census workers."