Of course, we are trying to get the best terms, and the negotiations, in their final phase, are tough.

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Meanwhile, FinCEN, is trying to phase in some of the tough compliance issues.

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The financing package that the Cardinals put together to fund the first phase of its project reflects the tough economic climate that such projects face even as credit has become more accessible recently for real estate with proven rent streams.

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My commitment in that phase where it was really, really tough didn't fade away -- it was very much there and I was 100% there all the time.

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