This call to Peter was highly emotional for me. What was the neurochemical mixture in my body? It certainly was a major high for me. And all of this good news was what kept me going. The pride of being able to help them out and secure our Games as well.
The Romanian officials were just as elated. In fact, a few years ago, a Hungarian journalist called me and said: “Where were you when we needed you? You should have come to Hungary too. We would have loved to go to the Olympics. We would have loved you to help us negotiate for our delegation to be present as well. We were so envious when the Romanians walked into the Coliseum. And everybody stood and applauded.”
Bill
Had you expected they would say yes? Or was it a bit of a surprise when they agreed?
Agnes
My colleague, Charles Lee, who went to China, encountered a similar sort of situation where they verbally would say, Yes, we want to come. However, it’s a big step when they actually sign and are committed to participation in the Olympics.
