I certainly do not have any reason to contradict it.

What can you tell us about that report?

Mr. Chairman, thank you very much. And thanks for calling this hearing at this time.

I want to thank the nominee for his willingness to serve the public again.

How effective has that been?

A $250 deposit?

There have been some suggestions of seeking family sureties with the home property as collateral. Do you think that is worth exploring?

When was the decision made to start putting Philadelphia fugitives into the national system next May?

So it's a breakdown nationally, not just Philadelphia. We've got a lot of company.

Senator Durbin and Senator Elizabeth Dole had similar legislation.

We have had a number of efforts to bring the Federal Government into the bail picture.

So this is a national problem. Those figures cited not only Federal, but State and local as well, correct?

So, frequently, the expression, the attorney-client relationship has not been consummated, taking that expression.

You are the first District Attorney who didn't work in my office in modern times.

This is a matter where I think the Federal Government ought to play a significant role.

Well, trial in absentia, which means trial in their absence, has been upheld by the appellate courts.

Is there any penalty attached for somebody who comes forward in the Safe Surrender program?

And how does that work?