So how much travel--is your travel budget extensive?
And how many countries do you have these projects in?
I think it is important because, obviously, what you are trying to do is do what the private markets cannot.
What if we combined your agency with Export-Import and added development goals to their mission?
Everyone should have independent oversight, and frankly, if you are doing really well, it is going to do nothing but mak...
I guarantee you that $20 million for a Porsche-Jaguar dealership in Ukraine probably makes you squirm a little bit, too.
I personally have an interest in strengthening our oversight.
I have lot of experience with money being paid to American companies to be used in foreign countries where it did not go...
I would vote for giving you a lot more of their money. I mean billions more of their money, in a heartbeat.
Was there a special reason that we would be in Israel or Portugal?
You have 50 people, and you have 18 countries. And how many projects a year?
Generally, the problem with consolidation has nothing to do with the agencies.
The picture you are painting is remarkable, that it is so seamless, without a problem.
Well, we think they are. So we will double-check and let you know.
What is the criterion to when you hire an independent auditor and when you do not?
I think it is the solution that makes the most sense for a small agency and one that enables us to ensure that we have t...
And that is huge, and that is probably saving you a lot of money because they are going to do so much due diligence beca...
I think that both of you are.
