When this document is signed, Bass Pro will begin spending real money on this project.

Could they still walk away? Sure. Do I feel in my heart that will happen? No. I'm getting a little tired of saying this, but we are closer than ever before to having a firm deal.

We will work actively to preserve that money in the budget.

I can't spend the federal money first. It's a short-term loan to spend their money so we can get the federal money.

If the books are selling, the money will follow.

We hope the high reward money will entice those people who have been assisting them in traveling and hiding. We believe these are the same people who helped them make good on the escape.