Frank came to this country with $150 in his pocket. Here is where Frank is really different -- he has never, ever, ever forgotten his roots. He has experienced being hungry, and he has never forgotten that. |
Frank was somewhat frustrated with the perceived lack of instant reaction by the federal government. We're from Canada. You are our greatest neighbor. You are a neighbor in need. We happen to have assets. We can very easily look after 400 people. |
I knew that once he saw in the third or fourth day that things weren't moving as fast as they should, that I was going to get a call from him. |
I read, I crochet and quilt. I do embroidery work. |
On a personal level, it's a tough situation. On a professional level, hopefully, the system will work and everyone is satisfied. On a political level, it's never been a part of my campaign, and it won't be now. |
The net effect of this plan will be to enhance the viability of Maryland Thoroughbred racing for the immediate future to the benefit of all stakeholders. This is truly a situation where less will be more. |
There was some wariness. They were telling us we had a job but not a plane. How does that work? Then we were told that they were changing the mission. It was such a weight off my shoulders. |
There were stories going around that we were bringing 3,000 people. People were making up all kinds of crazy things. But it's fine now. |
There will be a quality and an atmosphere here that will, we believe, attract the South Beach crowd. |
These people ultimately want to go back to their own community. They don't want to live in Florida or Texas. |
This has been a whirlwind, big time. After that Black Friday, we weren't seeing this coming. |
This is just one small candle we're lighting, but I think it's a nice thing for Canada-U.S. relations. |
This structure is a celebration of the thoroughbred horse. This is, we believe, by the time we fix it up a little bit, going to be the best facility in the world. |
This will be the prototype racetrack for the world, |
This will be the prototype racetrack for the world. |