Roberta S. Jacobson: “Our approach has drawn attention to the potential for greater political and economic freedom for the Cuban people.”

The reestablishment of diplomatic relations, including reopening our Embassy in Havana, will allow us to more effectively represent U.S. interests, including property claims, fugitives, human rights, and needed political reforms and…

I think the President has made very clear that Congress is the only body that can lift the embargo.

Most human rights abuses were official acts committed at the direction of the government.

But comprehensive changes in our economic relationship will require congressional action to lift the embargo, and the President has urged Congress to begin that effort.