Jim Ramstad Quotes (39 Quotes)

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

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.

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

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,

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

The 911 Commission Report underscores the need for an all-out, comprehensive and bipartisan effort to defeat terrorism and improve homeland security.

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

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.

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

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

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.

To reduce this issue to an abortion issue is a horrible injustice to 100 million Americans suffering the ravages of diabetes, spinal cord paralysis, heart disease, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, cancer, MS multiple sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's disease and other fatal, debilitating diseases,

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.

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