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'$2.6 Billion Annual Economic Impact to Jacksonville
University of West Florida Final Report',
'31,460 Jobs
University of West Florida Final Report',
'Average job salary of over $50,000
University of West Florida Final Report',
'$90.8 Million Annual Tax Revenues
University of West Florida Final Report',
'Over $232.6 Million Annually in New Home Construction
University of West Florida Final Report',
'"We believe the case for Cecil Field is a compelling one, both from the business perspective, as well as from the military value perspective."
Governor Jeb Bush, BRAC Testimony, August 20, 2005',
'"So when you consider all this, please remember that not only is this [Cecil Field] the ideal place to train, but it has the chance to give all those young men and women a chance to train like they\'re going to fight and fight to win."
CAPT. Leenhouts, BRAC Testimony, August 20, 2005',
'"And if we want to think about savings, let\'s think about saving their lives when they go out and do their job."
CAPT. Leenhouts, BRAC Testimony, August 20, 2005',
'"We need to practice in an environment that allows us to replicate exactly what we do on the battlefield."
CDR John Craig, BRAC Testimony, August 20, 2005',
'" [Unlike Virginia] The close proximity to both over-water ranges and superb inland bombing complexes...gave tactical aviators [at Cecil] all the tools they needed to be successful in combat.
CDR John Craig, BRAC Testimony, August 20, 2005',
'"In summary, it boils down to whether this great nation...is going to provide the best and safest training available to our young aviators."
Admiral Author, BRAC Testimony, August 20, 2005',
'"The bottom line is that Cecil Field, in my opinion, is the right decision for the taxpayers today, as you will hear from Mayor Peyton in just a second. Most importantly, it\'s the right decision for our young naval aviators, who deserve the opportunity to train the way we ask them to go to war."
Admiral Natter, BRAC Testimony, August 20, 2005',
'"It is an opportunity of a lifetime."
Rep. Ander Crenshaw, BRAC Testimony, August 20, 2005',
'"This Cecil Field was certified back in 1993 as the best option for remaining open for national security."
Rep. Cliff Stearns, BRAC Testimony, August 20. 2005',
'"Cecil [Field] can give the nation the air, sea and land ranges necessary to achieve the most realistic combat training at the lowest risk."
Senator Bill Nelson, BRAC Testimony, August 20, 2005',
'"At this point," said Lt. Cmdr. Kathy Sandoz, a Navy spokeswoman, "Florida\'s offer for Oceana\'s jets is not considered off the table."
Virginia-Pilot Article, February 11, 2006',
'75.5% say let voters decide
American Public Dialogue Poll, June 2006',
'64.4% favor Navy\'s Return to Cecil
American Public Dialogue Poll, June 2006',
'Only 11.8% say let the Mayor and City Council decide
American Public Dialogue Poll, June 2006'];
var mayor = ['"Through the advantages of consolidated government, the owners of Cecil Field, the City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Airport Authority are able to resolve the necessary property Issues to permit turnover of the property interests in Cecil Field to the Department of Defense."
Mayor John Peyton Letter to BRAC Chairman Anthony Principi, July 29, 2005',
'"...let me repeat, our commitment is clear: We will return Cecil Field to the Navy as a master jet base..."
Mayor John Peyton, BRAC Testimony, August 20, 2005',
'"This is a unique opportunity with near-providential timing."
Mayor John Peyton, BRAC Testimony, August 20, 2005',
'"This mayor and this governor will pledge to make this work."
Mayor John Peyton, BRAC Testimony, August 20, 2005',
'"We now seek to return this jewel [Cecil Field] to its rightful owner, the naval aviators that train diligently to keep us safe."
Mayor John Peyton, BRAC Testimony, August 20, 2005',
'"Cecil Field is the largest and best master jet base in the world."
Mayor John Peyton, BRAC Testimony, August 20, 2005',
'"In summary, let me restate, Jacksonville will turn over Cecil Field free of tenants and environmental problems to the Navy."
Mayor John Peyton, BRAC Testimony, August 20, 2005',
'"This is a Navy town. We\'re proud to be a Navy town. Our pride in our nation\'s FREEDOM ... supercedes the inconveniences that can be felt from a base like this."
Mayor John Peyton, August 26, 2005',
'"It\'s about our Navy. It\'s about our national security, and for me, it\'s about something patriotic."
Mayor John Peyton, Sept. 1, 2005'];
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