During the Spanish-American War in 1898, Johnson specifically made dressings for the military; when World War I broke out, thanks to Johnson's sterile products, a large number of U.S. soldiers were spared from post-surgical infections.
Robert Johnson was not surprised by Donnie's request, and even felt a bit relieved because Donnie only mentioned taking a stake in their Johnson company, rather than acquiring it.
Robert Johnson also understood where Donnie's apprehensions lay.
In New Jersey, Donnie Block was undoubtedly the King, but their Johnson & Johnson was not a small enterprise to be easily exploited.
Having been established in New Jersey for such a long time, Johnson & Johnson's operations in New Jersey were unparalleled by any other company!
Venus Bank was not a normal entity!
At least, that was what Robert Johnson believed.
In just a few short years, it had grown to become one of the largest consortiums in the United States; can this be considered a normal entity!