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Mike Waltz: “Somehow, as the Cuban people are sitting in the dark, all of these luxury homes have power. How is that? And why is…”

On the recordOctober 29, 2026
Somehow, as the Cuban people are sitting in the dark, all of these luxury homes have power. How is that? And why is that?
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Mike Waltz
Florida

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Discussing Cuban leaders' wealth during his speech.

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