It appears that the lenders are prepared to do whatever they possibly can to see this project move forward. They would much rather have an investment in a vessel that is operating than one that they're stuck with having to sell on the international market.

We will move forward as long as at least one country is prepared, and will accommodate new entrants as they become ready. We want to reward countries as they become ready and look forward to continued progress with the others. Countries can continue to enjoy existing preferences while they work with the United States to come on board.

to move the diplomatic process forward.

For Africa to move forward, you've really got to get rid of malaria.

The market can move for irrational reasons, and you have to be prepared for that, ... you need to make big bets when the odds are in your favor -- not big enough to ruin you, but big enough to make a difference.

When you have a revenue stream, being able to move forward on a project makes all the sense in the world.