[Extensions of Remarks]
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                 HONORING SPECIAL AGENT BENJAMIN KRAMER

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                          HON. DAVID E. PRICE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 15, 2009

  Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam Speaker, the Homeland Security 
Appropriations Subcommittee will soon bid farewell to our Congressional 
Fellow, Benjamin Kramer, as he begins his next assignment as Special 
Agent for the U.S. Secret Service. Special Agent Kramer has proven 
himself to be an energetic and thoughtful contributor to the work of 
this Subcommittee, bringing with him the experience he has gained with 
the Secret Service and before that as a criminal investigator with the 
D.C. Inspector General.
  Working as a member of my subcommittee staff, Ben helped the 
Subcommittee navigate what was often a frenetic path as we crafted our 
2009 appropriations bill, and assisted in our work in overseeing the 
agencies and programs under our jurisdiction. In particular, Ben had 
lead staff responsibility for oversight of the Department of Homeland 
Security's Office of Inspector General.-
  Ben's unqualified professionalism, great sense of humor and cool head 
have helped our Subcommittee and the Congress address a wide range of 
policy and budgetary challenges. During his time with the Subcommittee, 
Ben researched issues for various programs, coordinated committee 
travel, and compiled materials on amendments. Ben also assisted in 
managing the database of requests to the Committee from Members of 
Congress, and in preparing for hearings and briefings. I am grateful 
for his hard work.
  Special Agent Kramer has served me, this Subcommittee, and the House 
well. While we are sorry to see him leave, each of us on the Homeland 
Security Appropriations Subcommittee wishes Ben all the best as he 
resumes his Secret Service career, and expect to continue to see great 
things from him.

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