Mike Lawler actually said...

"I think the more that we can continue to support her efforts, obviously, will ensure their long-term stability there."

"I would just note last week Secretary of State Blinken said, quote/unquote, 'We are not planning to remove Cuba from the list.'"

"This body took action recently, applying sanctions on individuals for financial corruption and other associated crimes."

"This bill is simply saying that the President should not remove them from the list until such time that the Cuban government has become more democratic."