Switzerland's largest bank has given authorities formerly sacrosanct info on its U.S. customers because of tips provided by a whistleblower, who tells Steve Kroft the secrets Swiss bankers never tell.
Channel: News & Politics Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am Author: CBS
You cannot underestimate Switzerland's military and patriotism in the event of their country being invaded. They love their formidable mountain homes and have proven quite capable of defending themselves to the death.
apocalyptichybrid2 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Sad thing is, the Swiss only gave up about 1/4th of the Americans that bank in Switzerland for illegal purposes, at least publicly that's what was said. Switzerland hid and invested money that was stolen from the Jews during the 30s and 40s, and I'm sure they have hidden money for many criminals, dictators, terrorists and elites who have committed other horrendous crimes against others. If Switzerland was anywhere but western Europe, we would have bombed, invaded and taken it over long ago.
videouzleg (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
All over world 5% of rich and "smarter" minority exploit and manipulate 90% of "dummer" majority hence the result is Switzireland.
UTAOUB (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
How COULD tell? Many rich people are bad and self-centered....but many others work very hard....and only want a decent life for themselves, their families....and want to help other people, too! The REAL bad guys are the Federal Reserve and IRS!
