I think we are in grave danger of a new form of warfare that most of us don't understand.
John McCain
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John McCain was a prominent American politician and military officer who served as a United States Senator from Arizona from 1987 until his death in 2018. A member of the Republican Party, McCain was known for his bipartisan approach and commitment to national security. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he was a prisoner of war for over five years, an experience that shaped his political career and views on military and foreign policy.
You would agree that what's been released so far is really just the tip of the iceberg?
I am greatly concerned about the risk to our men and women in the military and to our Nation from terrorist attacks.
I think that would be a great idea, although I don't know as much about your job, unfortunately.
I am concerned, Senator, that the lack of legislation will impact our ability to defend the country in this area.
I thank my friend, my dear, dear friend, Russ Feingold, for his continued efforts to serve not only this country but a lot of people in this world.
We need to ensure that the elections reflect the will of the Congolese people and provide both the freedom and opportunity that they so richly deserve.
I disagree, and so would any objective observer. That is not progress when nearly 5 years goes by and you have one bank.
I believe that narrative glosses over the years of widespread misconduct across the Bank.
The taxpayers' dollars are not well spent by the way that you and your organization and you, Ms. Keneally, have been pursuing these individuals.
So basically, we will never--certainly in the way we are approaching it now, have information about non-compliant bank accounts prior--that were closed prior to 2009?
Over the next 5 years, can we then count on two? The fact is that you have been incredibly slow over a 5-year period since UBS, getting one guilty plea and--my understanding is--14 banks under investigation.
I think the point is that you made quite a bit of profits, even if it was a small percentage.
You were directly responsible for overseeing a division that serviced many U.S. bank accounts in Switzerland.
So we are really talking about a minuscule number of individuals who have intentionally evaded U.S. taxes...
Your review found no wrongdoing. Yet in 2011, the DOJ found enough evidence to indict several employees from that desk.
The bipartisan investigation into tax haven banks focuses today on Credit Suisse, Switzerland's second largest bank.
So any real idea that the Government of Switzerland is cooperating with us is a joke, right?
So it really did not mean much that you had an office right there in the Zurich airport?
Credit Suisse greatly profited by helping U.S. clients hide billions of dollars of taxable assets from the U.S. Treasury.
Today's hearing will examine instances of past misconduct, highlight how the bank delayed meaningful compliance for as long as possible.





