07/18/2011
https://www.congress.gov...
"I think the fact that our regional partners got to actually meet human rights advocates is very important."
"I think that is critical. And I am going to write a letter to Pope Francis thanking him for his leadership on this."
"This historic decision rejects the failed sanctions policy of the past 50 years and opens a new chapter in U.S.-Cuban relations."
"Five months ago, President Obama announced that the United States would begin the process of normalizing relations with Cuba."