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The notion that every dollar spent ends up in the hands of Cuban military simply is not the case.

Well, thank you. As one who has traveled frequently to Cuba over the past 15 years, I can tell you, for several years there, it was tough to see any change or progress because the Cuban Government, it seemed they would loosen controls when…

We have not for about 50 years now. And now at least there is a possibility that we might be able to make some improvements and see increased freedom for the Cuban people.

I applaud the administration for taking this position and for pursuing this.

I think that is something that a lot of us have always believed.

I have traveled to Cuba a number of times and have met with Ms. Leiva and your husband in prior years.

I have quoted him often in a piece in the 'New York Times' in 2003 I think.

It would be untrue and it would certainly be a stretch for me to say that every travel dollar goes into the hand of an ordinary Cuban citizen.