They want to police their own people?

Would you feel bad about being considered to be a snitch?

If law enforcement breaks down because of some misguided notion about being a snitch, it's something we have to deal with.

I think there is a gigantic problem in Philadelphia today called witness intimidation, tragic stories told by Mr. Clowden and Mr. Canada, tragic stories.

The only improvement that I could say that I've really noticed, because I actually was a part of the gang era--I grew up in the 1960s and 1970s--and I do commend them for stopping the gang wars.

I take that as a yes answer.

Well, if you don't have the motivation to get a lesser sentence, you would not be a snitch?

Let's stick with my examples, unless you want to be elected and run your own hearing.

The response may be, very directly, to instruct children in school that there's a duty to cooperate with law enforcement.

When murderers get away with it because witnesses are intimidated, there's no evidence, as we heard in the testimony, that's a total breakdown of the rule of law.

No regard for human life.

the ancillary economic benefits for Central Asia, bringing together the economies of Central Asia, not just with each other, but also with their neighbors in a broader world

So, if we could expand rail access, improve road access, expand bridges and other infrastructure, that would be of great assistance in moving our supplies more effectively to Afghanistan.

I think it's important, especially as we're coming to the end of a new administration, that we try to do everything we can to get this right.

I want to get one question in to Ambassador Krol, before I wrap up, on nonproliferation.

after $13 billion, we are basically starting from scratch as it relates to development efforts, which is pretty alarming.

we need to get the pricetag, here, to be part of the equation so we understand what we're spending in our security context.

I think it is urgent, and I am glad to have your concurrence, and see if we cannot break the logjam and move ahead.