Some would say this was a little too early to legitimize an autocratic government that does not foster. Well, if you just think about it, think of who we have relationships with around the world. This island [Cuba], 11 million people, same number of citizens as in LA County, 90 miles away from us. We should be trying to make friends with them. And if you look at it from the point of view of US business interest as well as interest in our … (02:58–03:06)
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Asserts that Cuba has a population of 11 million, similar to Los Angeles County, and is 90 miles from the U.S.
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