10/08/1960
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"He said that on humanitarian grounds exports of certain foodstuffs, medicines, and medical supplies from the United States to Cuba would be excepted from this embargo."
"Hereby proclaim an embargo upon trade between the United States and Cuba in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 of this proclamation."
"I urge, therefore, that the Congress promptly consider this legislation."
"Participation by the United States in the proposed arrangements is in the national interest."