Jim Ramstad Quotations

The heroes of Flight 93 won the first battle in the War on Terror, and they should never be forgotten.

America's veterans deserve the very best health care because they've earned it.

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.

Always the eternal optimist, President Reagan instilled confidence and optimism at a time both were in short supply in our country.

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.

Embryonic stem cell research will prolong life, improve life and give hope for life to millions of people.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As American taxpayers know too well, the tax code is incredibly complex and compliance is all to expensive.

Mr. Speaker, as a grateful recovering alcoholic of 24 years myself, I am living proof that treatment does work and that recovery is real.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reducing trade barriers with this key ally will go a long way toward increasing market access for American farmers, manufacturers and service providers.

Americans spend 3 billion hours per year filling out tax forms and keeping tax records.

First, the security and privacy of sensitive taxpayer information is absolutely essential.

We also need to strengthen the security of our borders and ports and strictly control immigration.

When I had alcoholic blackouts, I literally could not remember what I did the preceding night,

Let us always remember that wonderful trademark George Mikan smile that lit up a room, inspired us, and gave us hope,

Mr. Speaker, Minnesota is truly the State of Hockey, and the members of the University of Minnesota women's hockey team are true national champions.

Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to the 9/11 Commission members for their valuable service and important recommendations to improve homeland security.

The 9/11 Commission Report underscores the need for an all-out, comprehensive and bipartisan effort to defeat terrorism and improve homeland security.

The one time that regulators comprehensively audited expenses claimed under the CDSOA, they found significant problems,

Flexible spending accounts are an important vehicle to help workers and their families save pretax dollars for medical expenses.

It's a weak circumstantial case, and at the very least, I think an appellate court should review it,

It's time to stop the leaks and spin and turn Washington into one big recovery meeting where people say what they mean and mean what they say,

I just think all of this adds up to a question of whether Mr. LeBere received a fair trial,

I am pleased to launch the Friends of Thailand Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives.

the ultimate combination of protectionism, corporate welfare and government waste.

The GAO study revealed that one recipient even used CDSOA money to pay off a home mortgage, further exposing this flawed law as a taxpayer-financed slush fund for a few lucky recipients,

On this important anniversary, we must remember that while we have come a long way in eliminating barriers, critical work remains to ensure all Americans can live up to their full potential.

Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to the 9/11 Commission members for their valuable service and important recommendations to improve homeland security.

I am pleased to launch the Friends of Thailand Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives.

will stifle economic growth, destroy jobs, reduce revenues, and increase the deficit.

I strongly agree that a National Intelligence Director should be established to oversee and coordinate the 15 federal intelligence agencies.

As we celebrate Recovery Month, it is time for Congress to knock down the barriers to treatment and recovery for 26 million Americans suffering the ravages of alcohol and drug addiction.