9310: RE: 9304: Ira Kurzban-super salesman?? (fwd)

[Bob Corbett <corbetre@webster.edu>]

From: "Hoover, Julie H." <Hoover@pbworld.com>

Lance Durban questions Ira Kurzban's reported Haitian government fees of
$2,651,259.  

This was over a period of four years so the annual fees (spead around
evenly) are around $637,000-- not really much for high quality attorneys
working for a national government.  It's my understanding Ira provides a
broad range of services to the Haitian government.  He has been with
Aristide since the very beginning, providing valued advice and services.
Have never thought of this wonderful man as a "salesman" although he has at
times produced some fine-tuned pieces in defense of Aristide.  He's more a
strategist advising and helping with many crises, problems, and legal
issues. 

Don't think he or anyone else really needs to explain how this money is
spent but if they should do so, am sure your concerns would be alleviated.