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Mark Pocan: “While I was there, 42 hours of no energy, we had an hour and…”

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

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"Ridiculous Answer," Congressman Pocan Fires Back at Waltz Over Rubio & Cuba Blockade

Published | Video Starts at 03:52

We're not allowing medical supplies, so we've doubled the infant mortality rate because of our actions. We're the ones blocking that. It's not the Cuban government, that's us. We're blocking fuel. Which means While I was there, 42 hours of no energy, we had an hour and a half. Surgeons literally finish surgery sometimes with their cell phone lights. Right. That's because of us. Do you think that what your goal is, we're running completely counter to that and I just don't understand that. May I ask you a question? (03:52–04:00)

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Asserts that during his visit to Cuba, there were 42 hours without energy, affecting surgeries.

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