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A bullet riddled, corpse strewn city dismissed by the National Press as 'Paradise Lost' coupled with a small-minded political establishment and a police force inadequate to the task of facing a drug war, race riots and a man-made humanitarian crisis involving 125,000 refugees were among the challenges faced by Maurice early in his career.
The gunmen are dead and the city he led has matured to a metropolis. It is the quiet courage and humane vision of Maurice Ferre (and those like he) that has prevailed.
There is a special grace to leadership that lets others make a successful vision their own. A good leader such as Maurice has known when to step aside and let people shine, as many have done and rightfully so.
The Ferre Vision of Miami as a center of international trade, culture, finance and travel hub has become a mighty engine in the development of Modern Florida. The city has been a fountain of capital and expertise for the expansion of business in Ft. Lauderdale and Palm Beach and the explosive development of Orlando and the I-4 Corridor from Tampa.
He sacrificed personal interests to implement policies whose economic benefits to Florida are so vast that they cannot be accurately calculated to the closest one hundred billion dollars. Compare 1973 and 2010 and in the difference you can find a picture of Maurice Ferre.
He has not been heard on all subjects.
His soft-spoken, scholarly tone is easily eclipsed by the noisy ephemera of political life. He has been a longtime advocate of energy independance and the importance of developing cleaner fuels and technology.
Maurice understands the opportunity to be found in challenges and sees the immense advantage to the United States in developing the new first and best. His wisdom stands out when looking at comments made in response to crisis over the decades, whether in 1973, '81 or at any time to date.
We must confront oil dependance (particularly from foreign sources) and do so in a way that creates opportunities and jobs for Florida and the United States.
Listen Now!
He has always been speaking for you.
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Maurice Ferre
Democrat U.S. Senate
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