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Jeff Flake: “Their leaders received much while their people have received little. This serves neither the interests of Cubans or…”

On the recordJanuary 10, 2017
Their leaders received much while their people have received little. This serves neither the interests of Cubans or Americans.
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Jeff Flake
Republican · Arizona

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Flake critiques the Cuban government's treatment of its citizens under new diplomatic relations.

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