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Jerry Moran: I think there is a greater benefit in the efforts to change the nature of Cuba and to enhance the opportunities that…

On the recordJune 28, 2007
I think there is a greater benefit in the efforts to change the nature of Cuba and to enhance the opportunities that Cubans have for greater personal freedom by an economic relationship between our two countries. And so, although it was initially an economic issue with me and it remains important to the agriculture community, I think it also benefits the opportunity that we can enhance Cubans for greater freedom and personal liberty within their own country.
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Jerry Moran
Republican · Kansas

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Discussing the benefits of economic relations with Cuba during a debate on an amendment.

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