Charles Rangel: “Mr. Chairman, that proves what a great country we have, that friends can disagree and, at the same time, attempt to move…”

“Mr. Chairman, that proves what a great country we have, that friends can disagree and, at the same time, attempt to move forward. I think in addition to a great country, we have to really emphasize the importance of free trade and opening up new markets. Certainly for whatever tragedies people are suffering in Cuba, you cannot possibly believe that it is not worse in China. And if those on the other side of the aisle truly believe that trade is going to be the key of establishing better relationship and normalizing our relationship, then certainly I think we should have enough confidence in the American business people and enough confidence in the American people not to succumb to the dangers that communism offers. This is a strong Nation. We can survive the threats of communism. We can enter into extradition treaties in order to bring back the convicts that are there. Let us face it. If the present dictator dies, who is going to replace him?”