02/22/2011
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"I think the fact that our regional partners got to actually meet human rights advocates is very important."
"It has allowed the United States to expand direct support to the Cuban people."
"It has reinvigorated U.S. leadership in Latin America and improved U.S. relations with countries in the region."
"This historic decision rejects the failed sanctions policy of the past 50 years and opens a new chapter in U.S.-Cuban relations."