Barbara Boxer actually said...

"The reason we have relations are geopolitical reasons, that we want to work to change these places."

"I think what was noteworthy about the act is it codified all restrictions under the Cuban Assets Control Regulations that were promulgated by the Treasury Department in 1963, and it codified the Cuban..."

"I think the fact that our regional partners got to actually meet human rights advocates is very important."

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