FYI. I shall not be surprised if Grant knock on our door again in a few weeks.
I told him he could not count on the same generous treatment
he got the first time.

Vince

---------------------- Forwarded by Vince J Kaminski/HOU/ECT on 01/08/2001
08:16 AM ---------------------------


"Grant Masson" <GrantMasson@houston.rr.com< on 01/07/2001 06:43:08 PM
To: <Vince.J.Kaminski@enron.com<
cc:
Subject: RE: Grant Masson



Dear Vince:
?
After a very great deal of thought, I have decided to stick it out with El
Paso.
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Please be assured that this exercise was not a "fishing expedition" to
extract concessions from El Paso.? Rather, it is simply that, although I
continue to harbor doubts about some of El Paso's methods and about the
people running the business, I have concluded that two months is not enough
time to fully judge the company.? I feel that I have not yet given El Paso
(or myself for that matter) a fair chance.? After all, if I disagree with
the way the business is run, I should regard that as an opportunity to
effect changes and not an excuse to run away.
?
Please extend my sincerest thanks and apologies to all those who worked so
hard over the holidays to produce the offer: David Oxley, Sheila Walton, and
especially Norma Villarreal.
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And thanks also to you Vince for your patience, humor, and good advice.? As
I've said before, I consider it an honor to be able to call you a colleague
and friend.
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With Best Regards,
Grant.