Migrant workers are central to the economy in Florida and the rest of the country. We are the ones who pick the vegetables, clean the hotel rooms and work in the restaurants. If we stop for one day, everybody, including President Bush, will notice.

We need a place where workers can rest and get a hot meal and take a shower. Our goal is to provide a safe place for our workers to spend the night. And it will reduce traffic if they don't have to commute.

Employers are held responsible for the well-being of their foreign domestic workers, including the provision of adequate rest.

The economy seems very healthy and there is a significant demand for workers.

Like the rest of the economy, the housing market is clearly showing the effects of the Sept. 11 attack on America,

With the economy weak and fuel prices still relatively high, we and the rest of the industry were experiencing a very difficult financial quarter even before the September 11 attacks. But the attacks and their aftermath further weakened traffic and had a staggering effect on our overall financial performance.