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COMMENTS FROM FLORIDA OFFICIALS ON HUD FOR A DAY

"It's a tremendous opportunity for Miami-Dade County to welcome the Secretary of HUD to our community to see first-hand what needs to be done from a housing and economic development perspective. We welcome his visit and support his efforts to provide the people of Miami-Dade with valuable assistance." --Miami-Dade Mayor Alex Penelas

"The concept of moving HUD headquarters to different cities is truly an innovative idea and is a tribute to the leadership of Secretary Cuomo. HUD officials will go back to Washington with a much better idea of the special needs of Miami-Dade. I hope the relationships established today will lead to creative ideas for providing safe, affordable housing for our state's working families and homeless." -- Senator Bob Graham

"I want to congratulate all of the public and private partners who have made Mayfair a reality. This development represents the creative use of funds in a true partnership to provide affordable housing for persons with special needs. As Secretary Cuomo's presence indicates, Mayfair embodies a comprehensive approach to homelessness that deals not only with the housing needs, but also provides critical supportive services." --Senator Connie Mack

"Secretary Cuomo is our nation's most important urban development official. His visit to our community is extremely significant, because it gives us the opportunity to personally show him -- and top HUD leaders -- the problems and potential of our neighborhoods and commercial areas like Overtown, Liberty City, Wynwood, Opa Locka and other parts of our county. I look forward to working with Secretary Cuomo in the coming months in directing federal programs and assistance to the specific needs in our community." -- Congresswoman Carrie Meek of Miami

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