What Kevin Cramer said, and what was done

“Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order, following the remarks of Senators Schatz, Hirono, and Cortez Masto.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor a great American and an exceptional member of the U.S. Air Force, Col. Chesley Dycus. As the chief of the Air Force Senate Legislative Liaison Division from July 2024 to July 2025, Chesley performed his duties well and without reservation supporting the 118th and 119th U.S.”

“Mr. President, I want to honor a very special North Dakota resident who is turning 109 years old on February 11. Ray Curtis is considered to be the oldest veteran living in North Dakota and our State's oldest resident.”

“Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Ray was eventually stationed in Germany for 10 months as an infantry unit commander. Following Pearl Harbor, Ray married his sweetheart Ellen in Reno, NV.”

“Madam President, protecting the American people and their property is fundamental to the government. In fact, it is a core principle and the responsibility of the Federal Government.”

“Mr. President, before I pay tribute to Pastor Bjorge, I just want to say thank you to my colleagues who supported that resolution that you just announced that passed.”

“James Bjorge (April 10, 1931-September 29, 2025) James Richard Bjorge, child of God, went home to be with his LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 29, 2025.”

“Mr. President, Pastor James Bjorge was--well, he was a pastor. He was a Lutheran pastor, a big Norwegian American from Minnesota. He loved sports, loved the Lord, loved the church, loved his family, loved his community.”

“Thank you for your ministry. Thank you for your testimony and witness. I just wish his family well and just know that I am going to miss him.”

“Mr. President, in a little while, we are going to vote to proceed to S.J. Res. 62, which I introduced with Senator Hoeven to repeal the Biden administration's Bureau of Land Management resource management plan for North Dakota.”

“Mr. President, when I walked through that door--I guess it was only about 50 minutes ago--I had no intention of speaking. Half an hour ago, I had no intention of speaking today.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor Col. Darin Durand, a great American and an exceptional member of the U.S. Air Force. As the Air National Guard Liaison to the Department of the Air Force's Senate Liaison Division from May 2023 to December 2024, Colonel Durand performed his duties with exceptional professionalism during the 118th Congress.”

“Mr. President, on June 18, 2025, Jim and Rachel Chambers commence their 50th year of marriage. Jim and Rachel met at Cedarville College, both in preparation for ministry.”

“Mr. President, high school basketball tournaments are a highlight every March in North Dakota. Athletes, coaches, students, parents, and fans of all ages come together from around the State to make these tournaments unforgettable experiences.”

“I won't bore you with a lot of the same information. But he did set up--I think, John, you set up a perfect opportunity to dig into the dynasty a little bit when you went through every year.”

“One of the things that I wanted to throw out there is--by the way, this poster, this is what I texted to President Trump about 30 seconds after the game.”

“If I might reclaim a moment. I think there are two Montana Senators who should be wearing those ties. But, anyway, we will find them later. I yield the floor.”