Jerry Costello

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

The United States transportation system is the envy of the 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.

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

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.

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