Jerry Costello Quotes

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• In addition to the clean coal provisions, the energy conference agreement contains provisions instrumental in helping increase conservation and lowering consumption.
• Amtrak is extremely important to the economy of Southern Illinois and I will continue to work with state and local leaders and my colleagues in…
• Train service is particularly vital for the students and employees of Southern Illinois University.
• The United States transportation system is the envy of the world.
• We have an extensive system of highways, ports, locks and dams, and airports.
• Almost 70 percent of U.S. ag exports travel the upper Mississippi River and the Illinois waterway system.
• Pope John Paul II brought hope to all corners of the world, to people of all faiths and backgrounds, with his powerful belief in the…
• While some people are certainly seeing economic benefits, many others are unemployed, underemployed, without health insurance and struggling to make ends meet.
• It is clear that the economy has not gotten better for everyone.
• Every day more Americans watch their jobs being shipped overseas.
• Jobs are disappearing from every sector of the economy, from engineering to health care workers, forcing hundreds of thousands of families into unemployment and low-paying…
• 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.
• Since September 11, 2001, many in this nation and this Congress have a deeper appreciation for the importance of the sacrifices made by our law…
• Every day, hundreds of thousands of men and women protect and serve, often putting their own lives at risk.
• Make no mistake, our troops will be in Afghanistan and Iraq for a long time.
• The attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 completely crippled our Pacific Fleet.
• The State of Israel has faced obstacles and challenges to its very survival, with conventional military attacks leading the way to suicide bombers who have…
• Through these adversities, Israel has endured with continued strength, conviction, and faith.
• With faith and courage, generations of Armenians have overcome great suffering and proudly preserved their culture, traditions, and religion and have told the story of…
• As Members of Congress and people of conscience, we must work to overcome the indifference and distortions of history, and ensure that future generations know…

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