Jim Costa Professions : U.S. RepresentativeBorn : April 13, 1952 Browse All Authors Top 28 quotes by Jim Costa In view of Chinas growing military strength and intentions, the best way to safeguard Asias permanent peace and prosperity is to have all Asian countries join forces with other democratic countries in the world to form a global community of democracies. Jim Costa militaryviewscountry In addition, to punishing sexual offenders and protecting our children, we must also provide services, resources and counseling to the people who are victims of these horrible crimes. Jim Costa crimechildrenpeople But we must take other steps, such as increasing conservation, developing an ethanol industry, and increasing CAFE standards if we are to make our country safer by cutting our reliance on foreign oil. Jim Costa oilcuttingcountry The civil rights movement would experience many important victories, but Rosa Parks will always be remembered as its catalyst. Jim Costa victoryimportantrights Water is a finite resource that is essential in the advancement of agriculture, and is vital to human life. Jim Costa agricultureessentialswater I fully support global commerce. Jim Costa commercesupport The Crime Victims Fund is distributed to service providers who assist millions of crime victims annually throughout our communities in a host of ways. It is paid for by fines levied on criminals, not taxpayers. Jim Costa criminalscommunityway Mrs. Parks was a shy, soft spoken woman who was uncomfortable being revered as a symbol of the civil rights movement. She only hoped to inspire young people to achieve great things. Jim Costa rightspeoplemoving Rosa Parks will be remembered for her lasting contributions to society. Her legacy lives on in the continued struggle for civil rights around the world. She will be missed. Jim Costa legacystrugglerights I fully appreciate the fact that George W. Bush won 49% of my district. Jim Costa appreciatefacts Despite the previous efforts of Congresses, our addiction to foreign oil, as the President stated, is greater today than ever before. That dependency is a threat to our national security, and we must address that threat. Jim Costa addictionoileffort Too often, Indian tribes are at the mercy of the shifting political winds of State government. Jim Costa politicalgovernmentwind It does not matter what party you are a member of in this great Nation of ours. Accountability and competence are characteristics that Americans value throughout our great land. Jim Costa accountabilitypartyland In coming to the Congress as a new Member and becoming a fellow Blue Dog, we have had an opportunity to share and really spend a great deal of time in examining the challenges that our Nation finds itself in in getting its fiscal house in order. Jim Costa dogblueopportunity For decades, Japan has been a friend and reliable trading partner with the United States, and I anticipate that relationship will prosper. Jim Costa japanpartnersunited-states Additionally, Smart Irrigation Month serves to recognize advances in irrigation technology and practices that produce not only more but also higher quality plants with less water. Jim Costa smarttechnologypractice When you're in a broken family and your role model is a violent male, boys grow up believing that's the way they're supposed to act. And girls think that's an accepted way men will treat them. Jim Costa growing-upgirlbelieve As Taiwan's friend and ally, I believe it is important for the United States to monitor the situation in the Taiwan Strait very carefully to help ensure Taiwan is not forced into a position which would endanger its freedom or its democracy. Jim Costa democracyimportantbelieve That's the easy stuff. Jim Costa top-news If we are going to convince our constituents here in the United States, American workers, American businesses, that these negotiations will be good for our country, for the economy and for the world order of future trade, we have to ensure that our existing trade agreements are being followed. Jim Costa healthcare Similar Authors Bill Keating us-representative Buck McKeon us-representative Bruce Braley us-representative Brad Wenstrup us-representative Allyson Schwartz us-representative Anna Eshoo us-representativeAll Authors
