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Roberta S. Jacobson: “Our previous approach to relations with Cuba over a half century, though rooted in the best of intentions, failed to…”

On the recordFebruary 2, 2015
Our previous approach to relations with Cuba over a half century, though rooted in the best of intentions, failed to empower the Cuban people.
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Roberta S. Jacobson

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Jacobson critiques past U.S. policy for not benefiting the Cuban populace.

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