On the recordMay 24, 2016
Just so I understand, were they foreign nationals that were prosecuted or Cuban nationals that were prosecuted.
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congress.govJust so I understand, were they foreign nationals that were prosecuted or Cuban nationals that were prosecuted.
Senator Cardin seeks clarification on the nationality of prosecuted individuals.
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