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ference is he has been a trust officer. . . not in tne trenches of the marketplace, day-to-day.” Mr. Costello said his work puts him closer to the realities of business survival.
Mr. Costello characterized himself as “a fiscal conservative. That does not mean I’m a social conservative.” He said health and social programs are vital.
A lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Reserve, Mr. Costello said he is dedicated to a strong national defense system. “The biggest threat to that strong national defense today is our deteriorating economy caused by our unprecedented deficits.
“The president’s attempt at strong national defense at the expense of the economy is counterproductive,” he said. “A sound economic system is the cornerstone on which a strong national defense is founded.
"The second most important function of government after national defense is the eduation of the citizenry.”
A “small farmer” with 26 heifers on 106 acres near Stephens City, he also expressed concern about the plight of agriculture and said the federal government must develop “a consistent farm policy.”
Mr. Costello said he will be his “own campaign manager” until the convention and estimated $400,000 would be “adequate” for the nominee to wage an effective campaign for the Nov. 6 election. “Money alone cannot be the answer,” he added.
Winning in the sprawling 7th District will be demanding because there is “no area of control (dominance) in the district” which includes 16 counties and five cities, he said.
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