On the recordFebruary 2, 2015
We are also deepening our engagement with Europe to encourage partners there to push for advances in human rights and democratic principles with their Cuban counterparts.
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Roberta S. Jacobson
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congress.govRoberta S. Jacobson: “We are also deepening our engagement with Europe to encourage partners there to push for advances in human rights and…”
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Jacobson discusses U.S. efforts to promote human rights in Cuba through European partnerships.
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