 Another method he used in tracking the story were his interviews with the members of the Filipino exiled opposition who were divided between those who were resolute in helping him and those who deemed themselves apolitical, fearing reprisals if they spoke.In an interview, Carey says, "I kept telling them, 'I'm not interested in quoting people, I'm not going to use yours or any names.I'm interested in documentary evidence,' That convinced people..." Due to budgetary concerns, he continued his trail by exploring records in New York and Chicago through telephone.