Barbara Boxer actually said...

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.