One of the challenges is there are so many different groups jockeying for what is perceived to be a lot of money on the table. And here's the thing: There is no money on the table right now.

The French were very, very responsive. Absolutely, we might invite the president of France.

We need to make it a more functional area.

Those efforts fell apart to the point where it has been difficult for the two groups to work together.

We've got really great story here in New London. We should tell it.