In addition, we also believe that as we prepare ourselves, to defend is the best way to avoid war and the best way to preserve peace. Let's discuss the situation here in Cuba. The people of Cuba are suffering. Right now. Your power grid has failed. Food and energy are running dangerously low, and these problems existed in some form before the blockade was put into effect. Do you take any responsibility for the pain Cubans are experiencing? Usades el Presidente. The Cuban people are suffering. (05:56–06:07)
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Asserts that Cuba's power grid has failed and food and energy are low, predating the blockade.
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