Jim Costa Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“We have for too long put vast oil and natural gas reserves off limits to exploration and production, as The Washington Post editorial stated this week.”

“Conservation is an American value, and it is lacking from this bill.”

“For decades, Japan has been a friend and reliable trading partner with the United States, and I anticipate that relationship will prosper.”

“I fully appreciate the fact that George W. Bush won 49% of my district.”

“Our current energy policy is bankrupt.”

“In view of China's growing military strength and intentions, the best way to safeguard Asia's 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.”

“As a matter of fact, if you do not take into account, as Congressman Ross just stated, the Social Security surplus, our fiscal deficit, ladies and gentlemen, is over $700 billion today.”