Barbara Boxer actually said...

This historic decision rejects the failed sanctions policy of the past 50 years and opens a new chapter in U.S.-Cuban relations.

I think that is critical. And I am going to write a letter to Pope Francis thanking him for his leadership on this.

Five months ago, President Obama announced that the United States would begin the process of normalizing relations with Cuba.

The fact of the matter is they represent the status quo and the status quo in Cuba has not worked.