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Charles Rangel: “In my view, the embargo is not working, not for the Cuban people, and certainly not for Americans.”

On the recordJune 10, 2014
In my view, the embargo is not working, not for the Cuban people, and certainly not for Americans.
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Charles Rangel
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Rangel criticizes the U.S. embargo on Cuba, advocating for improved access for American farmers.

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