Those units remain in place. The last time Clinton was in South Dade was in 1993, a year after he was elected. He renewed his pledge to support to the community, which was still reeling from the effects of Andrew. You have to wonder to what extent that promise weighs on Clinton as he decides whether to allow the base to be turned into a commercial airport. Backers of the airport proposal insist it is essential to the economic well-being of the community, and that by endorsing it, Clinton finally will make good on his 1992 promise to help Homestead get back on its feet.
Guilt is a powerful tool, especially when coupled with ignorance.
The president may not know, it but the Homestead of today is not the same one he visited more than seven years ago. Homestead already is back on its feet. Shiver has been pragmatic, however. I think we would. Some people in Homestead might indeed do better with an airport.