Q. If your funding shrinks you are just stuck with this situation
A. Yes that is too bad, yes

Q. So really it is like a business as you have to take all that into account
A. Yes it is, we have to take all that into account.

So if they are a business, we can exercise our rights to refuse solicitors. Well at least this deposition is on record. Sad that this shit has to be allowed. If they were a telemarketer they would be restricted more to soliciting for their business. As I am reading and listening, they have way too much access to money. Thanks @eco-alex