It proves that identifying and correcting small signs of disorder before they grow into bigger problems can be an important step in fighting the spread of crime.

VOA: special.2009.03.03

And he says honesty about possible problems with the plan is important.

VOA: special.2009.06.26

"I think the most important thing we can politically is to force the leaders to take seriously the problems we are facing."

VOA: standard.2009.12.06

"The most important part of this trip are the relationships that we have built, the commitments that we have discussed, the problems that we have honestly explored,"

VOA: standard.2009.08.16