"We have about three million international visitors a year. The difference is they make up about seventeen percent of our spending because they stay a little bit longer, they spend a little bit more."
VOA: standard.2010.05.04
It is not even clear that Mr O'Neill's departure will make a significant difference in international economic policy.
Walking away now versus participating is the difference between the international community pursuing them to justice, and all the way, and a different future.