Jerry Costello

“Mr. Speaker, genocide is the most potent of all crimes against humanity because it is an effort to systematically wipe out a people and a culture as well as individual lives.”

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

“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.”

“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 what happened.”

“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 the genocide to an often indifferent world.”

“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 jobs.”

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

“This was a tragic event in human history, but by paying tribute to the Armenian community we ensure the lessons of the Armenian genocide are properly understood and acknowledged.”

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

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

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

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

“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 human spirit.”

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

“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 Congress to secure the necessary funding to maintain full service.”

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

“Every day more Americans watch their jobs being shipped overseas.”

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

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

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