providers in Miami on the front lines of the Zika epidemic. And, of course, I've been so inspired by the community of Orlando, which has shown such braveryandresilienceafterthetragedyatPulse.
You had the chance to visit the Pulse makeshift memorial in Orlando this summer. What were your thoughts when you first heard of this tragedy, and how did you feel when you visited the site?
MH: Thank you for participating in this interview, Madam Secretary. You've visited Florida many times this year. What are some of the things you like the most about Florida and Floridians? HC: Every time I visit Florida, I'm inspired by the diverse, vibrant cultures that have come together. It's a real microcosm of America. I've been so grateful for the ideas and insights Floridians have shared with me – from the brewery owners in St. Petersburg who had excellent advice on how to support small businesses to the community health
I was shocked when I heard the news, and heartbroken – for the lives cut short, for their loved ones, for the city of Orlando, for LGBT people and their allies. At the sametime,Iwasstruckbythecompassionofeveryone whorushedtofindwaystohelp. Visiting the memorial was an experience I'll never forget. Standing there, you can feel the grief of all of the people who were affected by the tragedy. You can also feel the outpouring of love and support from a community that refuses to be defined by hate. It'smovingandinspiring.
Florida is primarily a tourism economy. Under your economic plan, how will the standard of living be improved for Floridians, especially those who work in tourism and the service industry?