“Bill, I understand that under no circumstances will anyone but you talk to the committee. All I ask is if you don’t like what I show you, just tell me no and I’ll get out of your hair. But if you like our proposal and wish to recommend it to the committee, all I ask is that you let me coach you on my proposal and what you might say. Allow me to wait out in the hall, just in case there are any questions the committee wants answered. That way you are protected with adequate information in case something unexpected comes up. Fair? That will be our deal.”
