As i discussed yesterday with administration witnesses during her full Committee Hearing i continue to have deep concerns about how the cuban government treats its citizens but its clear the United States policy on cuba over the past several decades has not worked either. I either. Im hopeful president obama is ever to engage real substantive negotiations to a more honest Cultural Exchange economic trade and diplomatic ties with cuba will benefit the United States and more importantly the cuban people. I hope the cuban government will come to the negotiating table with a desire to work with the United States toward a more free open and Tolerant Society for the cuban people and its very important for us to pay close attention to the ongoing negotiations to make sure any changes are in any changes arent limited in a way that maintains her commitment to basic values and human rights. I thank the witnesses for being here and look forward to your perspective and relationship between United