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Mike McCaul: “I think the argument is, in fact, our engagement rather than allowing the Cuban Government to tighten its grip, has…”

On the recordJuly 12, 2016
I think the argument is, in fact, our engagement rather than allowing the Cuban Government to tighten its grip, has actually helped loosen the grip, and increased flexibility, access to information, and openness.
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Mike McCaul
Republican · Texas

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McCaul argues that U.S. engagement with Cuba promotes openness rather than repression.

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