Question: In many other countries, contracts aren't as strictly construed and don't contain all of the terms of an agreement as they do in the United States. Often, business people from other countries complain that U.S. contracts are viewed too formally. Generally, contract law in the U.S. requires all parties to a contract to continue to perform the contract even when conditions have changed and make it more difficult for one party to continue to perform. Do you believe contracts should be more flexible to allow for changes in the terms of the agreement when conditions change? Or, do you believe the terms of a contract should be viewed as an absolute irrespective of any change in conditions?