Byron Dorgan

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.

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

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

Political differences will always generate a healthy debate, but over time the dialogue has become more hateful and at times violent.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.

I've participated in the Nautica Malibu Triathlon a couple of times, but only in the running portion.