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Bob Menendez: “No. The Cuban regime violates the basic human rights of its people, and we will continue to call attention to its lack…”

On the recordJanuary 8, 2018
No. The Cuban regime violates the basic human rights of its people, and we will continue to call attention to its lack of democracy, repression of civil society, and other abuses, including at the Summit of Americas.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Menendez argues against Cuba's participation in the Summit due to human rights violations.

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