The civil rights movement would experience many important victories, but Rosa Parks will always be remembered as its catalyst. — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
Mrs. Parks was a shy, soft spoken woman who was uncomfortable being revered as a symbol of the civil rights movement. She only hoped to inspire young people to achieve great things. — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
In view of China's growing military strength and intentions, the best way to safeguard Asia's permanent peace and prosperity is to have all Asian… — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
We have for too long put vast oil and natural gas reserves off limits to exploration and production, as The Washington Post editorial stated… — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
But we must take other steps, such as increasing conservation, developing an ethanol industry, and increasing CAFE standards if we are to make our… — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
Sadly, every year hundreds of children are victimized by a convicted sexual offender. Convicted predators should be put in prison where they belong and… — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
When you're in a broken family and your role model is a violent male, boys grow up believing that's the way they're supposed to… — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
Despite the previous efforts of Congresses, our addiction to foreign oil, as the President stated, is greater today than ever before. That dependency is… — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
In coming to the Congress as a new Member and becoming a fellow Blue Dog, we have had an opportunity to share and really spend a great deal of time in examining the challenges that our Nation finds itself in in getting its fiscal house in order. — Jim Costa Copy Share
Rosa Parks will be remembered for her lasting contributions to society. Her legacy lives on in the continued struggle for civil rights around the… — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
Additionally, Smart Irrigation Month serves to recognize advances in irrigation technology and practices that produce not only more but also higher quality plants with… — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
The civil rights movement would experience many important victories, but Rosa Parks will always be remembered as its catalyst. — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
