Yet they insist the law remains an effective deterrent for most Americans.

"There have been studies that show it is an effective deterrent."

With them, pain is sometimes the only effective ultimate deterrent.

"I think we need to do a certain level of audits in order to create an effective deterrent."

He also said the testing program was an effective deterrent.

They should remember that we must never leave ourselves and our allies without an effective deterrent.

A more effective deterrent may have been to throw in the towel.

"A visible police guard is usually an effective deterrent, Joe."

"But a few large fines can provide a very effective deterrent."

Belief in American power has for many years been the most effective deterrent to international aggression.