Please get back to us on this, and we'll do lunch. Our agreement to remain in separate but equal markets has reduced inefficiencies, and pleased our shareholders. We would like this to continue, and offer you support in expanding your Gallic enterprises while we expand our customer base in the south. Current predictions for the coming year are poor, as well. Have your staff call our staff, and we'll do one of those diplomatic soiree thingies.
Business is business, after all.
We'd done very well together in the past, but like a shark, we must remain lean and profitable to survive. The layoffs were necessary, since we couldn't expand our German or Swedish markets very easily. We've been giving some thought as to where you might best fit into our growing consortium. We feel that it is best for you to visit our retraining center on the Black Sea coast, where our personable staff of Mr. Pope and Dr. Tsar will provide outraining to land you a new career. Bring as many of your staff as you need, but no bodyguards, please.