Tim Kaine: “87% of the national water systems pumps rely on grid…”

“Because the water supply systems in Cuba rely upon electric pumps. More than a third of the Cuban population does not currently have access to clean water. 87% of the national water systems pumps rely on grid electricity to function. Trash has piled up because of lack of gas to run garbage trucks. And doctors say preventable deaths are rising as equipment fails, including the refrigeration that's necessary and to maintain certain medications at appropriately low temperatures.” (03:46–03:53)

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