Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the retirement of my dear friend, Congressman Jerry Costello. During his tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives, his absolute dedication to the 12th district of Illinois, and his success in passing beneficial legislation has gained him the admiration of colleagues and constituents alike. He is fully committed to the prosperity of the economy, the well-being of his constituents, as well as solving the issues of the day. As a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Congressman Costello made his mark through the improvement of the transportation industry for both his district and the nation. He is responsible for the creation of MetroLink extension in St. Clair county and for funding the construction of the Mississippi River Bridge. Congressman Costello is also an active member of the Aviation Subcommittee and the Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee. He worked relentlessly to pass the Airline Safety and the Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009, the strongest aviation safety legislation in fifty years, following a passenger jet crash killing fifty-one people. Congressman Costello will also always be remembered as ``the patron saint of Scott Air Force Base,'' for preventing the base's closure in Belleville, IL during the Base Realignment and Closure process and for expanding its operations.…”