Political Quotes

“As you know, I have spoken at length in this Chamber about the need to review United States policy toward Cuba. Therefore, I was very pleased to see reported in the Washington Post this morning that President Clinton is considering taking some modest steps toward altering the existing sanctions policy, in favor of more communication and contact between the Cuban and American people. As I understand it, what is under consideration is the rolling back of last August's sanctions that were imposed during the Cuban migrant crisis--sanctions that have prohibited Cuban-Americans from sending money to family members in Cuba or visiting them, except in cases of dire emergency. I believe that the President will find that there is a great deal of support for taking these steps within the Cuban-American community--many of whom have been forced to sit back and do nothing to cushion the severe economic hardships they see their loved ones on the island enduring. I would urge the President to move forward with these measures, if for no other reason than on humanitarian grounds.”