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Mark Pocan: “We don't allow medical supplies to go through to Cuba.”

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

'That's ridiculous answer': Pocan tears into UN envoy over Cuba, drags Rubio's family into debate

Published August 2, 2026 | Video Starts at 00:32

A blockade is what we have right now. Blockade of fuel, of medicine, of food, of supplies. Even in war, we allow medical supplies to go through. We don't allow medical supplies to go through to Cuba. So the question is, do you think that we've had a noticeable corruption of the communist regime? Okay, can I just ask my question, please? (00:32–00:35)

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Asserts that the U.S. does not allow medical supplies to be sent to Cuba.

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