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24 quotes by Jim Costa

James Manuel "Jim" Costa (born April 13, 1952) is the U.S. Representative for California's 16th congressional district, serving in Congress since his initial election in 2004. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district takes in large and predominantly Latino portions of Fresno.
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The civil rights movement would experience many important victories, but Rosa Parks will always be remembered as its catalyst.

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Too often, Indian tribes are at the mercy of the shifting political winds of State government.

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Water is a finite resource that is essential in the advancement of agriculture, and is vital to human life.

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Rosa Parks will be remembered for her lasting contributions to society. Her legacy lives on in the continued struggle for civil rights around the... →

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It does not matter what party you are a member of in this great Nation of ours. Accountability and competence are characteristics that Americans... →

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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... →

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I fully support global commerce.

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Additionally, Smart Irrigation Month serves to recognize advances in irrigation technology and practices that produce not only more but also higher... →

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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... →

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But we must take other steps, such as increasing conservation, developing an ethanol industry, and increasing CAFE standards if we are to make our... →

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Despite the previous efforts of Congresses, our addiction to foreign oil, as the President stated, is greater today than ever before. That dependency... →

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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... →

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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... →

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