Peter S

Favorite Quote:

"Difference of opinion leads to enquiry, and enquiry to truth; and that, I am sure, is the ultimate and sincere object of us both. We both value too much the freedom of opinion sanctioned by our Constitution, not to cherish its exercise even where in opposition to ourselves." Thomas Jefferson

"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" President John F. Kennedy

About Me:

On January 6, 2009, I announced my intentions to run as the Democratic candidate for United States Congressional district FL-07 in 2010. My name is Peter Silva I am proud to say that I am a native Floridian born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and lived throughout most of the State throughout my life. I am a husband of fourteen years, and a father of two wonderful boys. . I am from a middle-class background and worked my way through college. I have been in business management for over seventeen years primarily in finance, and retail/ commercial banking. I have been a VP in retail banking in the central Florida area for the last six years. I have a record of accomplishment in negotiating deals and working with people from all backgrounds.
I as all Americans see that we are in trying times. We are living in history with the country going through an economic recession that seems to have dwarfed others in recent history. During the last couple of years, many have lost their homes, and jobs. We are seeing a record number of jobs lost overseas and growing deficits. We find the effects of this downturn in our communities with many of the services we depend on being trimmed more. We see the two sides in office fighting so much that at times we see little progress happening. I have many friends on both sides of the party lines. I believe that we personally have more in common than in difference. I know that many feel that things have not gotten any better over recent years. Therefore, I ask what do you see over, and over again from our legislators? My perspective is that government and industry takes reactive steps instead of proactive ones. We need more representation of our perspective at the federal level of our government. I vow to bring that voice of reason to the United States Congress for all of the citizens of FL district 7, and to bring a practical approach to solving the problems we face.
I ask that you join me in this venture to bring the Congressional FL-07 seat to be held by and for the people of FL district 7. It is time that we have representation in Congress that can honestly say that they are one of us.
Thank You,
Peter Silva.
St. Augustine, Florida