The Hercules' was a monumental undertaking. It is the largest aircraft ever built... I put the sweat of my life into this thing.
We don't have a monopoly. Anyone who wants to dig a well without a Hughes bit can always use a pick and shovel.
I'm not a paranoid deranged millionaire.
Once you consent to some concession, you can never cancel it and put things back the way they are.
Play off everyone against each other so that you have more avenues of action open to you.