What we have done, I think, overall has made investment a better choice for all Americans.

We have a new SEC Chairman, Bill Donaldson, that I have great confidence in at this point in time.

As we approach Memorial Day, one of the most dangerous weekends for highway travel, I cannot think of a better time to discuss what I believe is a very important, yet all too often overlooked issue.

MADD would like to thank Senator Shelby and Senator Murray for their leadership in this area and for providing funds for these life-saving efforts.

It is a lot of money, $500 million.

And once it is lost, it is hard to get back.

Given these facts, I am concerned that the President's transportation budget does not adequately address the challenge that we face.

Each month, more than 3,000 people die on our highways. That's an astounding figure, and we can reduce it if we make a commitment.

I am interested in your thoughts on how those requirements are working, the interplay between FRA and Amtrak.

I believe that this problem has reached epidemic proportions.

It has taken a downturn. Since 2000, the program has paid out almost $500 million in defaulted loans.