million cubans by ending unnecessary restrictions on their political, social, and economic activities. in that spirit, we should not allow u.s. sanctions to add to the burden of cuban citizens that we seek to help. to the cuban people, america extends a hand of friendship. some of you have looked to us as a source of hope, and we will continue to shine a light of freedom. others have seen us as a former come onizer content on controlling your future. liberty is the right of every man to be honest, today, i m being honest with you. we can never erase the history between us, but we shall that you should be empowered to live with dignity and self-determination. cubans have a saying about daily life. it s not easy. today the united states wants to be a partner in making the lives of ordinary cubans a little bit easier.