AP
June 11, 2008
ABERDEEN, Scotland - Donald Trump brought brash corporate hard-sell to Scotland yesterday as he defended plans to build a $2 billion golf resort on an environmentally sensitive stretch of coastline.
The Donald was in a bullish mood as he countered environmental concerns from a panel of planners and lawyers at a public hearing. Trump told the panel his development would be "the world's greatest golf course."
"People won't play a course if it is environmentally harmful," Trump said. "They don't like it, they don't feel good about it, and they won't play it."
Trump cut an imposing figure as he brought his distinctive brand of showmanship to the sedate surroundings of a formal Scottish public inquiry. He blustered, he warned, he cajoled - and he left everyone in no doubt that it was his way or the highway.
"If you reject this, there will be a terrible blow to Scotland," Trump said.
