Byron Dorgan Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“The U.S. Constitution is the basic framework for the greatest democracy on Earth. Some of my colleagues find it easy to amend it. I don't.”

“This country needs to get a backbone and stand up for its economic interest.”

“If you talk about preemption you better know things rather than think things.”

“We need leadership, and we need it now.”

“Nowhere in this country should we have laws that permit drinking and driving or drinking in vehicles that are on American highways. This is not rocket science. We know how to prevent this, and 36 states do.”

“The Bush Administration and the Congress have to stop ignoring this crisis in international trade. The longer we ignore it, the more American jobs will move overseas. It's just that simple.”

“Is there decency left in American politics?”

“This galloping concentration in broadcast ownership is unhealthy.”

“I don't feel responsible for things I didn't vote for.”

“I am proud to be in the Senate. I have always been proud to be a part of our political system. It is a remarkable privilege to participate in this system of ours.”