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Mark Pocan: “Garbage is lining the streets because garbage trucks can't…”

Featuring: Mark Pocan, Democratic | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 2

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Rep. Pocan Floor Speech on Cuba

Published | Video Starts at 02:33

In fact, while I was there, the power went out across the country for the second time that week. 42 hours down, then an hour and a half of power, then a shutdown again. Garbage is lining the streets because garbage trucks can't pick up trash car causing additional health hazard. We say we want to transform the country with a more robust private sector, yet we make it harder for small businesses to open and thrive. I've talked to small business owners there. (02:33–02:39)

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Asserts that the blockade is causing garbage collection issues in Cuba, leading to health hazards.

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