I share the concerns of dissidents there and human rights activists. That this is still a regime that represses its people. And as I said when I made the announcement, I don't anticipate overnight changes. But what I know deep in my bones is that if you've done the same thing for 50 years and nothing's changed, you should try something different if you want a different outcome.
Obama discusses the need for change in U.S. policy towards Cuba and acknowledges the ongoing human rights issues in the country.
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