Jerry Francis Costello Quotes

• 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.

  Jerry Francis Costello

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

  Jerry Francis Costello

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

  Jerry Francis Costello

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

  Jerry Francis Costello

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

  Jerry Francis Costello

• 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.

  Jerry Francis Costello

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

  Jerry Francis Costello

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

  Jerry Francis Costello

• 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 killed innocent Israeli men, women, and children.

  Jerry Francis Costello

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

  Jerry Francis Costello

• 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 enforcement officers.

  Jerry Francis 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 Francis 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 Francis Costello

• 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.

  Jerry Francis 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.

  Jerry Francis Costello

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

  Jerry Francis Costello

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

  Jerry Francis Costello

• 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.

  Jerry Francis Costello

• It is clear that the economy has not gotten better for everyone.

  Jerry Francis Costello

• In celebration of this Earth Day, I encourage all Members of the House to support legislation aimed at investing in the improvement of water quality in our Nation’s lakes, rivers, streams and estuaries.

  Jerry Francis Costello

Jerry Francis Costello (27)

Birth:	25th September, 1949
Nationality:	American
Profession:	Politician

About

Jerry Francis Costello was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, USA. He is an American Democratic politician. He served as U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 21st district from 1988-1993, and Illinois's 12th district from 1993-2013. He earned a bachelor's degree from Maryville College of the Sacred Heart in St. Louis. He served St. Clair County, Illinois as a court bailiff, deputy sheriff, and director of court services and probation. He served as chief investigator for the Illinois State Attorney’s office. In 1980, he was elected the St. Clair County Board chairman. He is the author of book, entitled Runway Safety. He married to Georgia Cockrum. They have two sons and one daughter.

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