Today we reflect and celebrate on the outstanding work and success of our beloved Florida International University — Marile’s and our eldest son AR’s alma mater — and the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs (SIPA) 2nd building groundbreaking ceremony.

The Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics & Public Trusthas partnered with Miami-Dade Public Schools to place hundreds of local leaders into high school classrooms to discuss the importance of civic participation and engagement as part of “Ethical Governance Day.”

Today, as we pause and reflect, Marile, the kids and I commemorate the courage and spirit of adventure of the great explorer Christopher Columbus and we join our fellow Americans in praying for all indigenous peoples of the world.   We also pray for all who minister, care and serve indigenous peoples. Accordingly, we share with you the …

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Today, we reflect and celebrate the great success of the Kick-off Party for the Legends for Chariy® Dinner benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Today, September 24th, we celebrate National Voter Registration Day! Established in 2012, this national holiday creates a common consciousness among ALL Americans of the importance of voting. Fittingly, today we honor our right and duty we must diligently exercise in order to be good citizens of this great nation.