Jerry Costello

Train service is particularly vital for the students and employees of Southern Illinois University.

— Jerry Costello

Every day more Americans watch their jobs being shipped overseas.

— Jerry Costello

Mr. Speaker, genocide is the most potent of all crimes against humanity because it is an effort to systematically wipe out a…

— Jerry Costello

Make no mistake, our troops will be in Afghanistan and Iraq for a long time.

— Jerry Costello

The State of Israel has faced obstacles and challenges to its very survival, with conventional military attacks leading the way to suicide…

— Jerry Costello

Almost 70 percent of U.S. ag exports travel the upper Mississippi River and the Illinois waterway system.

— Jerry Costello

As Members of Congress and people of conscience, we must work to overcome the indifference and distortions of history, and ensure that…

— Jerry Costello

Through these adversities, Israel has endured with continued strength, conviction, and faith.

— Jerry Costello

Pope John Paul II brought hope to all corners of the world, to people of all faiths and backgrounds, with his powerful…

— Jerry Costello

This Nation has realized significant environmental improvements over the last three decades.

— Jerry Costello

We have an extensive system of highways, ports, locks and dams, and airports.

— Jerry Costello

Coal is absolutely critical to our nation's economic health and global competitiveness.

— Jerry Costello

Population growth and development place additional stress on the Nation's water infrastructure and its ability to sustain hard-won water quality gains.

— Jerry Costello

Every day, hundreds of thousands of men and women protect and serve, often putting their own lives at risk.

— Jerry Costello

Maintaining clean, safe water remains one of our greatest national and global challenges and responsibilities.

— Jerry Costello

With faith and courage, generations of Armenians have overcome great suffering and proudly preserved their culture, traditions, and religion and have told…

— Jerry Costello

The attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 completely crippled our Pacific Fleet.

— Jerry Costello

The United States transportation system is the envy of the world.

— Jerry Costello

This was a tragic event in human history, but by paying tribute to the Armenian community we ensure the lessons of the…

— Jerry Costello

Since 2000, we have lost 2.7 million manufacturing jobs, of which 500,000 jobs were in high-tech industries such as telecommunications and electronics.

— Jerry Costello

Since September 11, 2001, many in this nation and this Congress have a deeper appreciation for the importance of the sacrifices made…

— Jerry Costello

Jobs are disappearing from every sector of the economy, from engineering to health care workers, forcing hundreds of thousands of families into…

— Jerry Costello

In addition to the clean coal provisions, the energy conference agreement contains provisions instrumental in helping increase conservation and lowering consumption.

— Jerry Costello

While some people are certainly seeing economic benefits, many others are unemployed, underemployed, without health insurance and struggling to make ends meet.

— Jerry Costello

In celebration of this Earth Day, I encourage all Members of the House to support legislation aimed at investing in the improvement…

— Jerry Costello