Mr. Gross was not arrested by U.S. policy. He was arrested by the Cuban regime.
However, it is really kind of like akin to blocking the sun with your thumb.
I just want to make it very clear, there is no doubt in my mind that you want freedom for the Cuban people--no doubt in ...
the loosening of the restrictions are, frankly, helping the regime, not hurting it.
U.S. law and Section 109 of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity... precisely enumerates what types and for what ...
So when is the CN going to finally be done, number one? And how will you keep the program on track?
Last summer Congress passed the supplemental appropriations act containing $2.8 billion for Haiti's recovery effort.
One of them happens to be in our hemisphere, and it is the totalitarian dictatorship in Cuba.
I think there is strong bipartisan support in this House for the current free trade deal.
But the issue with you today is making sure that we do not violate the statute. The statute is very clear.
the changes vis-a-vis Cuba were minor. However, they have been credited by many as, frankly, helping prop up the regime.