A single break in a cable can cost the companies that own it tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars in lost revenue.
But he seems to have concluded that a more radical break with existing policy would cost him Florida's electoral votes next year.
According to the Treasury Department, those and other breaks would cost the Government $189 billion in lost tax revenue by 2000, and $630 billion by 2005.
In all, these breaks cost $2.3 billion.
The breaks would cost the Treasury about $1.7 billion in the current 1990 fiscal year.
A three-night break currently costs £169.75 (including discount and booking charge).
The breaks cost around £400 for up to four nights and feature dance classes as well as appearances from some of the performers and judges.
In his post-round news conference, García seemed to suggest that bad breaks had cost him the Open championship.
A four-night break now costs £899 per person, including flights from Gatwick or Birmingham and transfers.
Even a weekend short break at a reduced rate in a midstandard country hotel can easily cost $500 a couple for a two-night stay.