Political Quotes

“This amendment sets as our national policy that States are to reach a 90-percent seatbelt use rate by 2006--a full 2 years from now. States can meet this goal in two ways. First, they can meet this goal by any means or programs they devise. They can implement new programs or modify their existing occupant protection programs. Funding is also provided to assist States with implementing or expanding their existing programs. This language is identical to the provisions recommended in the administration's bill, but it is not included in the bill before us. States can also meet the requirements of the amendment by enacting a primary seatbelt law. This 90-percent belt use rate is not a number that I have invented. It is the figure recommended in the President's highway reauthorization bill. Wearing seatbelts is a critical public health and safety issue.”