Preaching is independent. If you have got desire, you can preach in any circumstances and Krsna will help you. I have practically experienced. I went to your country without any help, without any money, alone. And gradually things developed. [break] …all foreigners. I did not approach any Indian. I did not approach anyone, but Krsna sent friends, gradually developed.

(Srila Prabhupada; Room Conversation — September 30, 1976, Vrndavana)