We should have normal relations with the Cuban people. We should let the Cuban people decide. Their future shouldn't be decided by Marco Rubio or people in Washington. And right now, Our intensified sanctions and embargo [on Cuba] is resulting in starvation on the Cuban island, people not being able to get health care, people without electricity. I mean, it is a human rights crime and it needs to stop. And so I reject what the administration is doing. And I think our policy toward Cuba is a disaster. (11:16–11:27)
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Asserts that U.S. sanctions and embargo on Cuba are causing starvation, lack of health care, and electricity shortages.
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