Patrick Leahy actually said...

"Just from a national security point of view, as well as the view of the United States, we want to increase this not decrease it."

"This will allow us to do that, but also let the Cuban people see that it is their own government, not the United States, that is to blame for the poverty and dysfunction and repression in their countr..."

"These measures are not only good for business, but they will help Cuba's agricultural capacity and make the island a better trading partner in the long run."

"Cuba has used our embargo as a phony excuse for its own failed policies."