The $50 million project, could break ground within six months, she said.

"Don't worry about funding," said the President excitedly the project will have the highest priority.

Those who oppose the project said that the documents released by the development corporation gave them yet more ammunition.

But the project stalled, he said, because his gift is for pictures, not words.

But he does know what work is ahead for him - another grand project, he said, "a history of the American people."

The commission stopped short of saying the project had received all the proper permits, but said there were safety concerns as the work progressed.

This project is ongoing and said to be achieving significant results.

Whatever project you are considering, they say, the process begins by asking the same five questions: What kind of involvement is needed?

"This young man, for everybody's information, was, and still is, a project," Jarvis said.

Mr. Smith confirmed that the project lost money, but would not say how much.