Occupation: Former United States Representative Birth: May 6, 1946
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..
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….
As we celebrate President Reagan's remarkable career and historic legacy, we also celebrate a man of strong character, deep conviction, unforgettable….
will stifle economic growth, destroy jobs, reduce revenues, and increase the deficit..
Americans spend 3 billion hours per year filling out tax forms and keeping tax records..
We also need to strengthen the security of our borders and ports and strictly control immigration..
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 ….
All Americans and freedom-loving people around the world owe President Reagan our deepest gratitude for his strong, principled leadership that ended ….
The heroes of Flight 93 won the first battle in the War on Terror, and they should never be forgotten..
On this important anniversary, we must remember that while we have come a long way in eliminating barriers, critical work remains to ensure all Ameri….
First, the security and privacy of sensitive taxpayer information is absolutely essential..
The purpose of the ADA was to provide clear and comprehensive national standards to eliminate discrimination against individuals with disabilities. A….
Our intelligence community needs better coordination of operations and exchange of information, and that's why we need an overall director of nationa….
America's veterans deserve the very best health care because they've earned it..
I strongly agree that a National Intelligence Director should be established to oversee and coordinate the 15 federal intelligence agencies..
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….
Always the eternal optimist, President Reagan instilled confidence and optimism at a time both were in short supply in our country..
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 r….
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 numb….
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 ….