Hilton Hotels put itself up for sale, telling its advisers to seek prospective buyers.
As the invasion clock continued to click down, the President told his advisers he feared there was not enough time to make an agreement work.
He told his advisers that he wanted to sleep on it before making a final decision.
The special committee told Fairchild's financial and legal advisers to meet with Carlyle.
As he sat down, Rubin told his advisers he was tired.
Mr. Bush has not made a decision, telling his advisers at the end of the meeting today, "I'll let you know."
"It is likely that my speech will be covered," he told his advisers dryly.
Mr. Bush was enthusastic and told his advisers to check out the possibility.
They said there was no last-minute agonizing last Sunday when he told his advisers simply, "Let's do it."
Rose did not tell his advisers about this income until they questioned him in 1987.