The President's Radio Address
01/12/1996
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We all hope that there will come a time when democracy and an open economy will come to Cuba.
I don't think I would characterize it in that way.
Every person in this country who seeks to know and do the will of his or her Creator is entitled to respect for that effort.
I am very much encouraged by what is happening there and very hopeful.