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Bill Clinton: I take this action because it is in America's national interest and because it will hasten the day when the people of…

On the recordJuly 15, 1999
I take this action because it is in America's national interest and because it will hasten the day when the people of Cuba enjoy freedom and democracy.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Statement on Review of Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996

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