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George H.W. Bush: The people of Cuba and oppressed people everywhere look to the U.N. as their last best hope.

On the recordFebruary 26, 1989
The people of Cuba and oppressed people everywhere look to the U.N. as their last best hope.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement on the United Nations Human Rights Commission Report on Cuba

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