Jim Ramstad

“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.”

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

“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 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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”