We need some mechanism to review people periodically as they take on new roles.
John Mica
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John Mica is a former U.S. Representative who served Florida's 7th congressional district from 1993 to 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Mica was known for his work on transportation and infrastructure issues, playing a significant role in shaping policies related to these areas during his tenure. He was also involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving the economy and supporting local businesses in Florida. Mica's long career in public service included a focus on constituent services and community engagement.
My goal would be--we have gone from 18,000 down to 8,000, and I think you have started actually--he didn't take credit for it, the Director didn't, but I think we hit bottom, and now we are employing people using some of these facilities.
I wish and hope that someday we can make a commitment to our space program, maybe 1 percent of our budget for 25 years.
This is about jobs, this is about expanding the economy, not to mention there might be some revenue for the Air Force.
Many in the commercial space industry found it much more advantageous to operate in other countries where, in fact, instead of over-regulating and essentially taxing the commercial space industry, they subsidized it.
I think it is a very good choice, and we were impressed with what we saw yesterday.
Our goal here is to take this incredible national treasure that has a little bit of rust and a little mold...
I want to again go on record that I strongly support whatever efforts it takes to get rail service.





