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But that cannot prevent me from saying that Cuba is in a deplorable condition.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “But that cannot prevent me from saying that Cuba is in a deplorable condition.”
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He expresses his opinion on the dire state of Cuba, indicating his concern for the island's condition.
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