Jim Ramstad

I rise to proudly pay tribute to the greatest President of the 20th century, Ronald Wilson Reagan, whose suffering has ended and heavenly life begun. My fellow Minnesotans join me in mourning the loss of America's 40th President and…

Mr. Speaker, last year, the U.S. military began employing its first rest and recuperation program, known as R&R, since the Vietnam War. Soldiers who have served 12 straight months in a combat zone qualify for R&R. Sadly, however, we all…

I would just remind my friend from New Jersey that this is not a joke to many low-income families. Under the motion brought here today, the same low-income families who would benefit from the increased refundability of the child credit…

I don't understand why the administration wants to fix a program that's not broken. Head Start is one Federal program that works and gives parents a voice in how to best meet their children's educational needs. I have visited a number of…

the University of Minnesota men's hockey team did it again. During our spring recess, Minnesota defeated New Hampshire 5 to 1 to win its second consecutive NCAA championship, the first time a team has repeated as NCAA hockey champion in 31…

I rise to pay tribute to a son of Minnesota who died tragically this weekend while embedded with the 3rd Army Infantry Division in Iraq. NBC news reporter David Bloom was a native of Edina, Minnesota, in the Third Congressional District…

I rise today to support our brave troops in harm's way, as they fight to disarm Saddam Hussein of his weapons of mass destruction. My gratitude and prayers are with the 270,000 brave American troops at war to protect the American people…

one of my favorite recollections of Paul was the time he was considering a campaign for President. Before he got on the airplane for our weekly commute back to Minnesota, I instructed all of the regular commuters to start humming ``Hail to…

Mr. Speaker, decisions involving war and peace are by far the most difficult and agonizing as they potentially involve putting America's sons and daughters in harm's way. That is why I focused heavily on the Iraq resolution for weeks…

The right to vote, Mr. Speaker, is the most basic and fundamental right we have as Americans, and despite the importance of this constitutionally important and constitutionally protected right, every election there are millions of citizens…

Mr. Speaker, in one of the most obvious cases of judicial overreach in recent memory, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco is poised to inflict a devastating tax increase on America's clergy. Unless Congress acts quickly…

I rise to salute the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers men's hockey team on winning their fourth national championship Saturday night in St. Paul. Minnesota has a long and proud hockey tradition. This weekend, as one of our newspapers…

Today we are casting historic votes on the most important campaign finance reforms since the Watergate reforms of 25 years ago. Today, we will finally have the opportunity to eradicate the biggest cancer on the federal campaign finance…

the people of Minnesota are in mourning because we have had a death in the family. Minnesota State Representative Darlene Luther, wife of our good friend and colleague Bill Luther, passed away last week after a courageous battle with…

On behalf of Minnesota jobs, Minnesota businesses, Minnesota farmers, and Minnesota's future, I rise in strong support of Trade Promotion Authority. Mr. Speaker, the vote before us today is absolutely critical to America's economic…

Aviation security should be a law enforcement function, not a lowest-bid function. That is the bottom line. When we cut to the chase, that is really what this debate is all about. Baggage and passenger screening is a matter of national…

Ground zero is still burning while the House is fiddling. Six weeks have passed since terrorists attacked America by hijacking four airplanes. Six weeks have passed since that deadly day, September 11, 2001, in which terrorists attacked…

Mr. Speaker, today was another sad day in Minnesota. Today, Minnesota-based Northwest Airlines, the largest employer in my congressional district, was forced to eliminate 4,500 jobs. That means layoffs for more than 20 percent of…

I rise to pay tribute to a former Minnesotan who devoted his life to ministering to others and who made a huge difference in the lives of the people in this very House for over 2 decades. For 21 years, the House of Representatives was very…

the people of Minnesota and Minnesota Vikings football fans around the world are mourning today because we have had a tragic death in the family. Minnesotans are devastated over the loss of Korey Stringer, the gifted all-pro Minnesota…

Mr. Speaker, 20 years ago tomorrow, July 31, 1981, I woke up from my last alcoholic blackout in a jail cell in Sioux Falls, South Dakota under arrest for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and failure to vacate the premises. Today, on…

Della Mae is a wonderful, loving, 79-year-old woman totally debilitated by Alzheimer's disease. Joey was a promising young man in his early 20s who died a horrible death; a cruel, tragic death from diabetes. Mr. Speaker, Della Mae is my…

This is the least we can do, Mr. Speaker, for our fallen law enforcement heroes and other public safety officers killed in the line of duty, to give all of the survivors of public safety officers who give their lives for our public safety…

the people of Eden Prairie, Minnesota are in mourning today as they grieve the loss of a favorite son, West Point Cadet John Heinmiller. There are no words to adequately convey our sympathy to Cadet Heinmiller's family. Our hearts and…

Mr. Speaker, for the life of me, I cannot understand how those opposed to tax relief can make spending decisions based on projected revenues. You can spend the taxpayers' money based on projected revenues, but you cannot provide tax relief…