    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (1999, Book II)]
    [August 28, 1999]
    [Page 1483]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Radio Remarks on Reducing Drunk Driving
    August 28, 1999

        Working together, we've made enormous progress in reducing drunk
    driving in America. Today I'm pleased to report we're making even more.
    Last year the number of people killed in alcohol-related crashes hit a
    record low, and young people killed in alcohol-related crashes fell to
    the lowest rate ever recorded. But even one child killed because of
    drunk driving is one too many.
        Today I'm pleased to announce the Departments of Transportation and
    Justice will release a total of over $47 million in grants to help
    communities combat drunk driving and underage drinking and increases
    seatbelt use. Ultimately, of course, all of us must take responsibility.
    So if you choose to drink, always designate a driver and always wear
    your seatbelt. Let's make this the safest Labor Day weekend ever.

    Note: The President's remarks were recorded at approximately 10:40 a.m.
    at Edgartown Elementary School in Martha's Vineyard, MA, for later
    broadcast. The transcript was released by the Office of the Press
    Secretary on September 2. These remarks were also made available on the
    White House Press Office Radio Actuality Line.