61.  Gray said people without identification are much less likely to report crimes against them and he believes the cards will help reduce crime.

62.  He also is troubled that the bill treats outdoor lighting solely as an environmental issue, ignoring its role in reducing crime or attracting tourism.

63.  GOP Sen. Fred Thompson introduces legislation to allow states use federal money to reduce youth crimes of violence.

64.  He challenged the notion put forward by advocates of a concealed weapons law that allowing more people to carry weapons would reduce crime.

65.  He contends that such measures would do more to reduce violent crime than restricting gun ownership.

66.  He also began to ask if this was the price he must pay for aggressive police patrols that have helped reduce crime in minority neighborhoods.

67.  He pledged to get to work quickly on his campaign promises to reduce crime, cut taxes and restore the authority of the state.

68.  He seemed to be saying that he wanted a legacy more expansive than just reducing crime.

69.  He thinks that spending on imprisonment may crowd out other ways of reducing crime, such as better policing and drug rehabilitation.

70.  He said the expansion of after-school programs also could help reduce juvenile crime.