Jim Oberstar represented Minnesota 's first congressional district for over a quarter century . Oberstar was elected in over a quarter century as a member of the Republican -Farmer-Labor Party . President Clinton : `` Jim cared deeply about the people of America '' President Clinton : ` Oberstar was the state 's longest-serving member of Congress . ` Jim was a good friend , a true and tireless public servant ''
Jim Oberstar represented Minnesota 's first congressional district for over a quarter century . Oberstar was elected in over a quarter century as a member of the Republican -Farmer-Labor Party . President Clinton : `` Jim cared deeply about the people of America '' President Clinton : `` Jim was a good friend , a true and tireless public servant ''