The arts can play a vital role in revitalizing neighborhoods, using and improving vacant space, bringing new jobs and new sense of opportunity, and improving public safety by generating more foot traffic and more eyes on the street.

The 21st Century has begun as an era of uncertainty, with a heightened focus on security and public safety.

Public trust is essential to public safety.

We can only have true public safety with public trust.

President Bush has handed out some of the country's most difficult and important jobs - leadership positions in public safety and emergency response - to politically well-connected individuals with no experience or qualifications, ... This common sense legislation will end this practice and ensure that public safety is back in the hands of those who are trained and experienced in protecting the public.

Livable neighborhoods with a vibrant street life will stimulate our economic life as well.