But just as you summarized your testimony, you know, we need to be vigilant.

How critical was that funding to advance the Department of Transportation's efforts?

I thank Senator Tom Udall, who has been a steadfast supporter of MADD's efforts to eliminate drunk driving.

It is unacceptable to drop from a level of 605 to 490. I mean, the problem is still out there, and it needs to be tackled.

Thank you for your continued leadership on drunk driving prevention, particularly on the advanced alcohol detection research program.

Is that correct? Am I looking at that in the right way? And do those numbers make sense to you?

Thanks to the leadership of people like Senator Udall, New Mexico has turned a corner.

the average drunk driver has driven drunk 87 times before the first arrest.

I believe--truly believe that the DADSS program would address this and save lives as well.

Many of New Mexico's successes today are due to Senator Udall's efforts while serving as Attorney General of New Mexico and his leadership on drunk driving is to be commended.

every victim of drunk driving you see is completely--it is a completely preventable crash.

the ROADS SAFE Act that you have co-sponsored will support the development of passive in-vehicle alcohol detection systems is one such innovative strategy.

I think the budget and all the issues that have happened, the economy, have taken its toll, not only on law enforcement.

Your ROADS SAFE legislation, which would provide increased long-term funding for DADSS, is essential for the long-term success of this research program.

Thank you, both of you, very much for your testimony.

one of the best things, I think, we could do is to enact ROADS SAFE and ignition interlock laws on a nationwide basis.

Unfortunately, though, I still read far too often in the paper and see on the news stories of the lives lost.

We must continue these efforts and look for new and innovative strategies to further reduce drunk driving.