There were only 600 broadcast stations in the entire United States. Formed to promote closer cooperation and understanding among its members and to protect the interest of broadcasting, FAB grew with the broadcast industry. Today, broadcasting is still a leader in technology and innovation, and we are now one of the nation's most exported industries. Radio and television have both played major roles in tearing down the wall of communism and oppression. As we have seen in our own communities, when people are informed, they can make powerful decision for themselves.
Broadcasting is to democracy what yeast is to bread.
In Florida, broadcasters continue to play leadership roles in their communities and across the state. With more than 500 Broadcast stations and three of the nations top 25 media markets, we have been successful in marking our voices heard in Tallahassee and Washington. And, with our advertisers, we provide an important engine of economic development and commerce. The technologies that we have developed are now dramatically changing our business, but they will not change our commitment to community service, entertainment and an informed society. Let's hope the next sixty years are as much fun.