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Carlos Gimenez: “In 1959, Cuba had the second highest standard of living in…”

Featuring: Carlos Gimenez, Republican | U.S. House Florida, 28th Congressional District

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Published | Video Starts at 32:14

They work hard, they're smart. So there's a massive opportunity for people to invest in Cuba if they have freedom and democracy. Let me say one, In 1959, Cuba had the second highest standard of living in the Western Hemisphere. Cuba was the jewel of the Caribbean. Cubans around the world are highly successful. We're successful in business, we're successful in entertainment, in the arts, music, wherever Cubans go. (32:14–32:18)

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Asserts that Cuba had the second highest standard of living in the Western Hemisphere in 1959.

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