Roberta S. Jacobson: “We absolutely believe that they have to be heard. They are a very important voice.”

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

The summit process is committed to democratic governance and that the governments that are sitting at that table ought to be committed to the summit principles, which include democratic governance.

We are also asking other countries to encourage the Cuban Government to allow greater access by the United Nations and other international organizations.

While progress has been made in our efforts to reestablish diplomatic relations, we are not there yet.