Highway safety is critical; and, while great steps have been made since the enactment of SAFETEA, it's important for us to continue to evaluate the safety programs for effectiveness.

That's why I've introduced the ROADS SAFE legislation that was incorporated into the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Combating drunk driving has been a focus of mine for nearly 20 years, and it will stay a focus until it's eliminated.

We need the help of Congress to guarantee that this technology becomes a reality.

Some describe this effort as a Manhattan Project to end drunk driving.

We have a responsibility to protect our citizens on the road.

I hope that you will be able to make the improvements to the bill so that this important program can be reestablished.

It is crucial that NORA be reauthorized as soon as possible.

Senator Bingaman has introduced legislation (S. 3759) to limit OMB's time to comment on any application the Secretary of Energy submits for review to 30 days.

the Senate should take up and pass S. 3813, the Renewable Energy Electricity Promotion Act of 2010 as introduced this week by Chairman Bingaman.

Congress should act immediately to restore the credit.

It's impossible to ignore the enormous gap between our efforts and those of our competitors overseas.

We believe that our project has significant merit as it meets the congressional intent for developing the alternative fuels industry.

I don't know exactly how we work our way out of that.

I appreciate you all being here and your excellent testimony.

I don't think there's anything that can replace a highly qualified teacher.

But let's invest instead. Invest in high quality education that includes after school and extended learning.

Thank you, thank you very much.