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Barack Obama: I hereby determine and report to the Congress that suspension, for 6 months beyond February 1, 2011, of the right to…

On the recordJanuary 10, 2011
I hereby determine and report to the Congress that suspension, for 6 months beyond February 1, 2011, of the right to bring an action under title III of the Act is necessary to the national interests of the United States and will expedite a transition to democracy in Cuba.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Letter to Congressional Leaders on Review of Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996

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