Levin questions Cathcart about his awareness of the fraud investigation.
04/12/2010
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The parties agree that they would 'as soon as possible thereafter,' obviously 'dependent on existing demand for slots.'
If they wanted to live up to the deal, they had to get into the queue? Yes or no.
You never have to live up to a contract. You can pay a penalty.
So it was a joint decision to go ahead.