Byron Dorgan

We need leadership, and we need it now.

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.

I came into American politics and into this political system proud of politics and the way we make decisions.

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.

When we ask American men and women in uniform to fight for this country and to defend this country's interest and then to send them overseas, there is no question we have an obligation to protect them and provide for their safety.

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

Working hard and working smart sometimes can be two different things.

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

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

You can delegate authority, but you cannot delegate responsibility.

If the Administration does nothing, high gasoline prices will continue to increasingly burden our economy, taking millions of dollars out of the hands of families and putting it straight into the pockets of OPEC.

When businesses face tough times, one of the first items they cut is overhead expenses. The government should do the same.