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Carlos Gimenez: “Today is Cuban Independence Day. In 1902, Cuba became…”

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

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Senator Rick Scott and Members of Florida Delegation React to Raul Castro Indictment

Published | Video Starts at 19:37

And it's also a clear signal not only to the regime that their days are numbered, but also to the Cuban people that your days of suffering are also numbered. And that one day soon, and today is very symbolic because Today is Cuban Independence Day. In 1902, Cuba became independent, an independent nation. They had just fought a war against the Spanish. And that today is the beginning of the next phase of Cuban independence. Independence from a tyrannical dictatorial regime which is known as the Castro regime. (19:37–19:44)

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Asserts that May 20th is Cuban Independence Day, marking Cuba's independence in 1902.

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