On the recordDecember 16, 2014
This is a very wise and very courageous thing for President Obama to do. And in my opinion, is long overdue.
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transcripts.cnn.comThis is a very wise and very courageous thing for President Obama to do. And in my opinion, is long overdue.
Carter praises President Obama's decision to normalize relations with Cuba.
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