Sixty, and i came up to a segregated school system. There was a time where we do not educate all of our people. Think about how many oof my family members were educated. Could he speak to the concept of rather than we are saying education is for the public good but as a nation founded on the principles of equality and justice for all, yet we are now, in a modern world, saying that we do not value the public good of education. And we ought to we have a private structure that is not trying to divert from mmy i have no children. We are high educated people. Pay high property taxes because of that education. And we will take you live to the white house with president obama. And the most significant fifty s in a policy in years, well and an outdated approach that for decades hhas failed to advance our interests. And instead, we will begin to between our lations two countries. We intend to begin a new chapter among the nations of the americas. There is accommodated history between the United
The relentless and often intense efforts by judy and scott, the partners and associates and staff of gilbert llp law firm, that is where we are right now, they made me take the jacket off. Kim reeser of capitol hill their efforts have been inconceivable. Senator Patrick Leahy of vermont has been instrumental in shepherding the arrival of this day. I want to thank members of congress from all sides of the aisle. Senators chris van hollen, barbara lee, and numerous others who spoke up or visited me, subjected themselves to my ranting and helped me regain some of my weight. Even in cuba, eminems melt in your mouth, not in your hand. To those of you who were unable to visit, thank you for trying. Im at your service as soon as i get some new teeth. I hope being they will be Strong Enough to make a difference. To the washington jewish inmunity, ron howard particular and his staff at the Jewish Community relations council, all the executive ,irector staff and volunteers federations, synagogue
Invasion, which tried to overthrow his regime. Over the next several decades, the relationship between our countries played out against the backdrop of the cold war, and americas steadfast opposition to communism. We are separated by just over 90 miles. But year after year, an ideological and economic barrier hardened between our two countries. Meanwhile, the Cuban Exile Community in the United States made enormous contributions to our country in politics and business, culture and sports. Like immigrants before, cubans helped remake america, even as they felt a painful yearning for the land and families they left behind. All of this bound america and cuba in a unique relationship, at once family and foe. Proudly, the United States has supported democracy and human rights in cuba through these five decades. We have done so primarily through policies that aimed to isolate the island, preventing the most basic travel and commerce that americans can enjoy anyplace else. And though this pol
Whole deal. Negotiations had gone on for years. Gross spent five years in prison for a plot to destroy the revolution. Humanitarian grounds were cited for the reasons for his release. Other senators return home. He met with secretary of state john kerr when he got off the plane and earlier delivered a short statement following his arrival in washington, d. C. What a blessing it is to be a citizen of this country. And thank you president obama for everything that you have done today and leading up to today. I want to ack nonowledge the extraordinary efforts of my wife, judy, 44 and half years weve been married. I know youre not 44 and half any more. But. And my lawyer and personal moses scott gilbert. And their efforts to restore my freedom. Those who dont think this is a good deal, can you at least feel good for that family. Ask yourself the question, would you like to come home . Cuba has also released a u. S. Spy who was in jail for 20 years. United states released three prisoners co
whole deal. negotiations had gone on for years. gross spent five years in prison for a plot to destroy the revolution. humanitarian grounds were cited for the reasons for his release. other senators return home. he met with secretary of state john kerr when he got off the plane and earlier delivered a short statement following his arrival in washington, d.c. what a blessing it is to be a citizen of this country. and thank you president obama for everything that you have done today and leading up to today. i want to ack nonowledge the extraordinary efforts of my wife, judy, 44 and half years we ve been married. i know you re not 44 and half any more. but. and my lawyer and personal moses