Jim Ramstad Quotes
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I cannot in good conscience vote for final passage of legislation that would pave the way to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling.
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My fellow Minnesotans join me in mourning the loss of America's 40th President and celebrating the life of a man who personified both the greatness and goodness of America.
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Embryonic stem cell research will prolong life, improve life and give hope for life to millions of people.
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Always the eternal optimist, President Reagan instilled confidence and optimism at a time both were in short supply in our country.
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The Minnesota spirit of compassion and help for people in need has moved countless Minnesotans to step forward to provide relief for the survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
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First, the security and privacy of sensitive taxpayer information is absolutely essential.
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As we celebrate President Reagan's remarkable career and historic legacy, we also celebrate a man of strong character, deep conviction, unforgettable charm, and wonderful wit.
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Unless we repeal the illegal Byrd amendment, American exports will be vulnerable to retaliation, and the U.S. will continue to face a difficult task convincing other countries to make their laws comply with international rules.
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We also need to strengthen the security of our borders and ports and strictly control immigration.
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Our intelligence community needs better coordination of operations and exchange of information, and that's why we need an overall director of national intelligence and a national counterterrorism center.
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I am pleased to launch the Friends of Thailand Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Reducing trade barriers with this key ally will go a long way toward increasing market access for American farmers, manufacturers and service providers.
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All Americans and freedom-loving people around the world owe President Reagan our deepest gratitude for his strong, principled leadership that ended the Cold War and brought freedom to millions of people.
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In my home State of Minnesota, I have seen firsthand the importance of Byrne grants to local police in reducing crime and drugs and improving public safety.
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It is time to end the discrimination against people who need treatment for chemical addiction. It is time for Congress to deal with our Nation's number one public health problem.
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American families, families back home in Minnesota, know only too well that out-of-pocket expenses for health care have been rising at an astonishing rate.
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Mr. Speaker, as a grateful recovering alcoholic of 24 years myself, I am living proof that treatment does work and that recovery is real.
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As American taxpayers know too well, the tax code is incredibly complex and compliance is all to expensive.
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Mr. Speaker, the scientific evidence is overwhelming that embryonic stem cells have great potential to regenerate specific types of human tissues, offering hope for millions of Americans suffering from debilitating diseases.
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I strongly support the call to greatly expand our human intelligence capability to penetrate al Qaeda and gather critical intelligence to prevent terrorist attacks on our homeland.
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The purpose of the ADA was to provide clear and comprehensive national standards to eliminate discrimination against individuals with disabilities. As a result, individuals with disabilities are now able to live in their homes and have access to new careers.
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The heroes of Flight 93 won the first battle in the War on Terror, and they should never be forgotten.
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America's veterans deserve the very best health care because they've earned it.
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Americans spend 3 billion hours per year filling out tax forms and keeping tax records.