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 increase our engagement with the Cuban people.
Jacobson emphasizes the benefits of reopening the U.S. Embassy in Havana.
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As we move the process ahead, we hope we can also work together to find common ground toward our shared goal of enabling the Cuban people to freely determine their own future.
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You have seen a 21 percent increase in tax revenue because of fiscal reform and closing of the budget gap.
We could not accept not meeting with democracy activists and with the broadest swath of Cubans possible.