Vito Fossella Quotes

Ukraine has been a strong partner to the United States on international initiatives and a committed ally in fighting the War on Terrorism.

In New York alone, there was an average of more than 300 campus fires per year between 1997 and 2000, with roughly 160 of them annually in dormitories.

Hamas is responsible for countless homicide bombings that have killed hundreds of Israeli citizens. They have waged a terror war with the sole intent of murdering innocent people.

Lebanon can choose to be either a partner in ridding the scourge of terrorism or another obstacle that cows to the most radical elements of society.

The Staten Island Ferry remains a potential terrorist target.

Every single day, we have hundreds, if not thousands of police officers protecting the lives of not just New Yorkers, but the millions who come to New York City to work and to vacation.

Vetting and verifying information is one thing. Having our government sending out conflicting messages to the American people when conflict can be avoided is another.

Those whose lives were lost on September 11 will remain in our thoughts and prayers forever.

The issue for me is American competitiveness, and how do we best create a climate here that allows international capital to come to these shores to create jobs.

And finally, let me just say it is a fact that not every city can dedicate resources to terrorism.

In the annals of history, few men have left a more positive imprint on the world than Pope John Paul II.

I represent Staten Island and Brooklyn, and not just that the financial services industry is important to the U.S., but is disproportionately important to New York City.

If you're a retail investor, you have set aside some of your hard-earned money for investment or to create a nest egg, for your kids or family.

I think the Bush tax cuts should be made permanent.

I won't tolerate lying.

One of the essential elements of government responsibility is to communicate effectively to the American people, especially in time of a potential terrorist attack or a natural disaster.

First at the outset, let me commend the great men and women of the United States Coast Guard for what they do.