But some of those who knew about the discussions said there were financial reasons as well.

"I think both sides are happy about the discussions," he said.

I don't know how much you all have heard about our discussions of the last two days.

"This had a little more tension," said one person told about the discussions.

Probably he told you to keep quiet about your little discussions.

The aides also said the Governor would have no comment about the discussions.

I am curious about the discussions which are undoubtedly already taking place behind the scenes.

"We are highly optimistic about our current discussions," the spokeswoman said.

The meetings of both groups are closed, and participants have been unwilling to provide detailed information about the discussions.

"Not that I bother my head about their everlasting discussions," he said at the end of a block.