I have not read the full transcript, so the excerpt doesn't provide needed context. I'm confused between "the money" and "the $300 million letter of credit."
What was it - cash or a credit promise the Russians were trying to negotiate with?
Also - did Huff have teh authority to act alone - or did the BOD tell him to back away from the table?
I've met many Russians in my travels - my impressions are similar to Vern's (especially after I caught one of their naval officers steal our stainless steel dinnerware believing it to be silver!)
Don't waste too much of your time on my account - it's history.