We are not pessimistic at all in Dade County. Fla. We have had a record of fantastic. phenomenal. dynamic growth and economic expansion. The fact is. however. Mr. Chairman. that the time came 2 or 3 years ago when we reached a plateau. To the economic distress caused by this slowdown. was added the burden of the Cuban refugee problem. We are not at all disheartened about our future. We expect to grow and prosper and eliminate our economic distress. but we are realistic in assessing our present problem and acting at all levels of government to resolve the problem.