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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.

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Mar 7, 2013

This could be our third victory, Dr. Padron, small victories, but we're going to figure out some way to do this.

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Mar 7, 2013

Back to some of your testimony, Mr. Smith. You talked about the savings on space, disposing of excess space or properties.

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Mar 7, 2013

We have a vacant building. We will probably have to put utilities in part of that anyway, which is extra cost that we have incurred for at least five years.

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Mar 7, 2013

And I thought you also gave us--from 2005, was it your region, I hope it wasn't nationally, that we realized $20.3 million from properties that were disposed?

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Mar 7, 2013

But again, what I want to envision is that by June or six months, I don't know, from this date, what is going to happen in what sequence?

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Mar 7, 2013

We held that hearing, for the information of those here, I believe it was in February.

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Mar 7, 2013

But nobody makes a decision. That is part of this process.

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Mar 7, 2013

We want a positive outcome, and I hope I don't have to come again.

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Mar 7, 2013

God forbid we should share anything.

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Mar 7, 2013

I did a hearing in Washington at the vacant power station building behind the Ritz Carlton on some pretty valuable real estate.

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Mar 7, 2013

If worse comes to worst and we can't get it for Miami-Dade College, then we have to get this off the taxpayer deficit column, out of the deficit column and into a productive column.

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Mar 7, 2013

We are supposed to have $3 billion in savings, as Mr. Smith reported. Since 2005, in this region, we have actually realized $20 million.

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