"As a scientist and a businessman, Bill Foster has the first-hand experience we need to create jobs and stop the partisan gridlock in Washington. In times like these, we need leaders, like Bill Foster, who have the experience to carefully consider the issues and get our economy back on track."

-Dick Durbin
U.S. Senator

"We are proud to endorse Bill Foster because he has a proven record of standing up for working families. In Congress Bill will fight to put middle class families back to work and protect Medicare for our seniors. In times like these, we need someone who will stand up for us and end the partisan bickering in Washington."

-Michael Carrigan
President of the AFL-CIO State Federation of Illinois

"Bill Foster was an outstanding member of Congress, and his background as a businessman and scientist makes him an excellent candidate to win this seat. His experience fighting on behalf of working people and small businesses is greatly needed in Washington D.C., and I proudly support him."

-Jesse White
Illinois Secretary of State

"I am proud to announce the support of the 15,000 members of the AFFI for Bill Foster in Democratic primary the new 11th Congressional District. In times like these we need someone like Bill, who understands the importance of fighting to create jobs here. Our working families are the priority, and no one knows this more than someone who has first-hand experience creating jobs here in the Midwest."

-Pat Devaney
President of the AFFI-IAFF

"In times like these, we need someone who will stand up for us and end the partisan bickering in Washington. In Congress Bill will fight to put middle class families back to work and protect Medicare for our seniors."

-Dan Montgomerry
President, Illinois Federation of Teachers

"I'm endorsing Bill because he is one of the most caring, honest Congressmen I have ever dealt with in over 30 years of meeting people in politics."

-Ken Christy
President, Illinois Association of Letter Carriers

"I knew when I met Bill Foster that he understands what’s important to middle class families in Will County. We need leaders like Bill Foster, who know the importance of ending the gridlock in Washington and putting our families back to work."

-Dick Manley
President, Illinois Federation of Teachers Local 604

"Rarely do we have a chance to elect a man of Bill Foster's qualifications to Congress - and never have they been more needed. Bill Foster brings civility and integrity to this Congress. He brings a rare record of achievement. At the age of 19, Bill Foster organized a company which manufacturers half the theatre lighting in the Midwest. A scientist, he worked for 25 years at Fermi National Laboratory. Bill Foster understands - and has demonstrated - the centrality of research and technological innovation to a competitive, job creating economy. In the House he served on the Financial Services Committee and helped craft measures to stabilize the economy during the financial crisis and reform the financial service sector. Bill Foster's experience is broad and deep, his integrity undoubted. Bill Foster has a superb chance of being re- elected in the newly drawn 11th Illinois District, but he needs your support. He has mine."

-Adlai Stevenson III
Former United States Senator

"With his extraordinary background in science and business and his dedication to public service, Bill Foster was – and will be again – a member of Congress of whom all of us in Illinois can be proud. We need the unique blend of intelligence and good common sense that he brings to addressing the difficult challenges our nation faces."

-Dawn Clark Netsch
Former Illinois Comptroller

"We are facing some very challenging times here in the Nation. Bill Foster can help us get back on track. His intelligence coupled with a hearty dose of commonsense is exactly what we need. I have found that Bill's willingness to listen to our constituents and offer thoughtful ideas sets just the right tone between our local issues and Washington, DC. I am proud to support Bill Foster in his run for Congress."

-Linda Holmes
Illinois State Senator

"Bill is a wonderful combination of heart, brains, courage and dedication. He cares enough about us to focus his keen intellect and hard work on solving our country's challenges. I heartily endorse Bill Foster for U.S. Congress."

-Bonnie Lee Kunkel
Kane County Board Member

"Bill Foster's public service has the people's best interest at heart. His work ethic representing us is second to none. That is why I giving my full support to BILL FOSTER FOR CONGRESS."

-Juan Reyna
Kane County Board Member

"Bill Foster brings a successful business background into the public service arena. Bill served the citizens of Kane County well during his congressional term, and I am happy he has decided serve again. Bill has shown sincerity and a common sense approach to government, and he will be a benefit to the people of Illinois."

-Pat Perez
Kane County Sheriff

"I think that Bill Foster is the absolute best candidate to take this fight forward in this new turf. He stands for those values that we share. He runs as a businessman and as a scientist. When he talks about the economy or when he talks about creating jobs, you know that it’s not just talking points. He’s been there, he’s created jobs, and he and his brother kept those jobs in the U.S."

-Scott Harper
Former candidate for Congress

"It is my honor and my privilege to support Bill. We will have a Congressman that will make us proud in Bill Foster. Bill began his career in Congress by casting the tie-breaking vote to bring in sweeping ethics reform in the House and ended the 111th Congress with a courageous vote to end ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ to protect those in our military who are fighting for our country, yet could not continue to serve because of who they love."

-John Atkinson
Former candidate for Congress

"Bill has been there. He has taken hard votes, but more than that, he has helped us in contributing to the debate. He is smart in so many ways. We need a scientist in Congress. Bill has become a go-to person on the economy, coming up with charts that explain what we need to know, ways to shape the debate on the economy. Bill has been there at every turn."

-Jan Schakowsky
U.S. Representative

"A leader and listener who has not lost contact with the average working person is needed. I see Bill Foster as a voice for the working person and I am proud to endorse him."

-Jacqueline Traynere
Will County Board Member

"I am endorsing Bill Foster because we need leaders with both legislative and real-word experience. As a scientist and businessman, Bill knows how to look at complex problems and identify realistic solutions. While in office, he was responsible for adding provisions to the Wall Street reform law that will prevent future taxpayer-funded bank bailouts. We need more people in Congress like Bill Foster."

-Beth Ann May
Joliet Township Clerk

"I think Bill did a good job when he had the job before and I think he will again. Need someone who will look after us senior citizens."

-Charles Finley
Former Chairman, UAW Local #145

"Bill is educated, informed, and will stand up for HUMAN rights in his district. I supported Bill long before there was even talk of redistricting. I am beyond thrilled that he will now be my representative!"

-Holly Copot
Darien, IL

"He's got the brains and common sense to do the right thing for the people of our district. He's the only member of Congress who read the entire health care bill! All 1500 pages."

-Bridget Dooley
Aurora, IL

"I'm endorsing Bill because we must return control of the House to the Democrats and stop the advantaging of the wealthy at the expense of the middle class and the poor."

-Bill Klingele
Joliet, IL

"I'm endorsing Bill because I thought he was a great Representative before and we need him again. Because he has intelligence and vision, two qualities in short supply in Congress without him. Because he shares many of my beliefs. Mostly because the Republicans need to lose their jobs, too."

-Grace Mary Perez
Aurora, IL

"As someone who worked with Bill for many years at Fermilab, I'm endorsing Bill because I know him to be a leader with the energy to work tirelessly for the people he represents, the moral courage to insist on working for the common good, and the scientific and business experience to make sensible choices for our nation's future."

-Bill Ashmanskas
Yardley, PA

"I worked with Bill Foster, and he was a beacon of creativity and enthusiasm, even among a group of brilliant scientists."

-Jim Steimel
Aurora

"I'm endorsing Bill because he is the perfect candidate to represent all of the people of the 11th district, and not just the select few."

-Navor Alanis
Aurora, IL

"I'm endorsing Bill because he is the best person for the job!"

-Ryan Kauffman
Naperville, IL