Jim Ramstad Quotes

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

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

   

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

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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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• 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.

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

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

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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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• 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.

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Jim Ramstad (27)

Birth:	6th May, 1946
Nationality:	American
Profession:	Politician

About

James Marvin Ramstad was born in Jamestown, North Dakota, USA. He is an American Republican politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Minnesota's 3rd congressional district from 1991-2009. He was a member of the Minnesota State Senate from 1981 to 1990. He earned a BA degree from the University of Minnesota in 1968. He earned a JD degree from George Washington University Law School in 1973.

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