[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15454]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE LIFE OF FORMER CONGRESSMAN JIM OBERSTAR

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                         HON. MICHELE BACHMANN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of the former 
Congressman from Minnesota's 8th Congressional District, Jim Oberstar, 
who passed away on May 3 at the age of 79.
  I had the privilege of serving with Jim Oberstar for four years, and 
will always remember his mastery of multiple foreign languages. It was 
a remarkable talent.
  Jim was a dedicated representative who will be remembered for 
devoting 36 years of his life in service to Minnesota and the country 
in the U.S. Congress. We joined our hearts, efforts, and voices in the 
protection of the unborn and I am especially grateful for his work as 
the co-chairman of the House Pro-Life Caucus.
  My prayers are with his family, particularly his wife Jean, and 
friends during this difficult time.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask this body join with me in honoring the life and 
legacy of the late Congressman Jim Oberstar. May he rest in peace.

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